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THB19th C. Indonesian Iron Betel Nut Cutter, Nude Female
Lot 78c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Indonesia, Bali or Java, ca. late 19th century CE. An antique iron betel nut cutter with wonderful silvered details in the form of a nude female figure lying on her side, holding her left arm along her body with her hand touching her buttocks, her right arm bent at the elbow, and gripping a betel nut in her hand. Her legs serve as the handles which may be opened and closed to cut betel nuts between her upper and lower body. She peers forward, presenting a beautiful face with eyes, nose, brows, and mouth silvered and delineated in bas relief - her tranquil visage crowned by a wavy coiffure that is also silvered and delineated in bas relief. Although nude with pronounced silvered nipples, she is bedecked with a beaded necklace, bracelets, belt or hip wrap, and anklets - all of which are silvered and delineated in bas relief as well. Both sides of this fascinating piece are embellished with details. The artist went so far as render the sensuous curve of her spine as well as her tiny toes! Size: 9.125" W x 5.375" H (23.2 cm x 13.7 cm); 8.375" H (21.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Nevada, USA collection
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#150092Iron has developed a rich age patina. Silvered details (nipples, jewelry, facial features) are well-preserved. Cutter still opens and closes well. There are slight nicks to the blade.Condition
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