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THB20th C. Tibetan Nickel-Brass & Bead Jewelry (7 Pcs)
Lot 21
About Seller
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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By Artemis Gallery
Nov 11, 2021
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2021-11-11 12:00:00
2021-11-11 12:00:00
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Join us for a very special auction featuring art & artifacts from East to West, North to South, and everywhere in between - with one small thing in common - size! Everything in this auction is approximately 6 inches or less - perfect for that last bit of shelf space in your curio cabinet! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for a very special auction featuring art & artifacts from East to West, North to South, and everywhere in between - with one small thing in common - size! Everything in this auction is approximately 6 inches or less - perfect for that last bit of shelf space in your curio cabinet! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, Tibet or Nepal, ca. early to mid-20th century CE; China, Miao culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful collection of beads and pendants made of made of nickel-brass, enamel, bovine bone, coral, turquoise, glass, agate, and other stones. The beads have been strung as necklaces and could benefit from being restrung on more secure chains or rearranged into balanced pieces. The first is a double strand of a nickel chain and thread with a stylized lion pendant with articulated ears. Second is a lengthy chain with nickel bezels, opaque red enamel, and a turquoise central pendant. Third is a single chain and thread with a nickel dragon pendant. Fourth is an identical dragon pendant on a nickel chain. The fifth is a chain and a flower basket nickel pendent. Also included is a partial strand of beads and pendant and a pair of gold toned nickel brass spherical earrings inlaid with blue and red enamel. Size of necklace with dragon: 36" L (91.4 cm); dragon pendant: 2.5" L x 2" W (6.4 cm x 5.1 cm); earrings: 2.25" L x 1" W (5.7 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection; ex-M. Komor Gallery, New York City, New York USA circa 1965
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#163620Three of the necklaces are wearable as is, but the others need to be restrung. The double chain with the lion has a safety pin as the clasp. The partial necklace segment is on a fraying thread. Use and age expected surface wear, nicks and chips, and patina on metal areas. Earrings are not wearable as is. The clip on one is entirely missing and not working on the other. A jeweler could add studs to make wearable.Condition
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