Li Bone Hairpin, Guangdong Province, China
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Description
Of tall narrow form, the top one third carved delicately as a sideways facing figure below hair gathered in a high, multi-banded chignon, one side covered in a vertically gathered cloak with a foliate burst centered by a snake at the front, a cat's head peaking out below, the lower portion with an incised dragon above horizontal banding, all with black ink detailing.
Presented on custom base.
Provenance:
Aethiopia, Paris
Private Collection, Boston, MA
Height overall 10 inches, height of item 9 inches
Presented on custom base.
Provenance:
Aethiopia, Paris
Private Collection, Boston, MA
Height overall 10 inches, height of item 9 inches
Condition
General light wear to surface and areas of loss to black pigment
Dimensions
9 in
Weight
7.4 oz
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
Li Bone Hairpin, Guangdong Province, China
Estimate $300 - $500
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