Lot 0007

Antique Sgra-Snyan Nepal / Tibetan Lute with Monkey Finial

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Antique Sgra-Snyan Nepal / Tibetan Lute with Monkey Finial

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Description

A tall slender carved wooden musical instrument with a finely carved wooden monkey finial and incised sanskrit writing along the neck. This Lute ( Sgra-Snyan ) no longer has strings or animal skin covering the hollow body of the instrument. The lute is well handled showing years of field use and measures 33.5 inches long ( 37.5 inches tall on professional custom display stand) Nepal or Tibet , central Asia. Provenance: A Private Mid west collection since 1960's.

Condition

Fair, well handled

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Antique Sgra-Snyan Nepal / Tibetan Lute with Monkey Finial

Name: Antique Sgra-Snyan Nepal / Tibetan Lute with Monkey Finial
SKU: 138681982
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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Starting Price $50

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