Chinese Armour Cuirass, Yi Peoples Late 19th - Early 20th C. - Nov 29, 2023 | Scollard Auctions In Ca
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Chinese Armour Cuirass, Yi Peoples Late 19th - Early 20th C.

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Chinese Armour Cuirass, Yi Peoples Late 19th - Early 20th C.
Chinese Armour Cuirass, Yi Peoples Late 19th - Early 20th C.
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Description
Asia, Southwest China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, Chinese Yi or Nuosu peoples traditionally known as Lolo from the late 19th-early 20th century. Constructed of multiple plates of lacquered cattle hide local to the region, the face with a large double dome shaped upper plate painted and interlocking to the lower plates with hide cord. The remainder affixed in the same fashion with an intricate series of 6 rows of numerous scales to the lower skirt interwoven with additional hide roping. The back upper plate in a geometric shape with pointed peak. Size 18" H x 15" W

Ex-Ethnographic Arms and Armour Collection
Condition
good, unrestored, and original condition with some loss to lacquer and hide
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Chinese Armour Cuirass, Yi Peoples Late 19th - Early 20th C.

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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Starting Price $1,000
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