All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #997212
(stock #0485)
Korean Art and Antiques
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Phurba from Sikkim, 12.5 inches, 31.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1113257
(stock #0850)
19th Century Sharkskin Head Band Case with Lacquered Dragon and Many Fine Details. A string would have been looped through either the lacquered dragon or the brass ring on the lid. Only a high-ranking person would have had a case that was made of sharkskin. This one is completely covered in sharkskin. The beautifully rendered brass hardware has grape motifs etched into them, a symbol of abundance, because of its many seeds. The chrysanthemum on the lid is also a symbol of plenty, because of its many petals. The other brass work on the lid is the two ancient Daoist trigrams, 'Thunder' and 'Fire'. Altogether a marvelous and rare work of artistry in excellent condition. 6.25 x 3.5 inches, 16 x 9 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #997210
(stock #0484)
Korean Art and Antiques
Sold to the Rubin Museum
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Kukpa Mask from Sherdukpen, Arunachal Pradesh, collected by Eric Chazot, 7.5 inches, 19 cm.