Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 72

An unusual Nepalese bone carving

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £250

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Description

An unusual Nepalese bone carving, from a necromancer's apron (reputedly made from the holy bones of dead lamas), a small painted wood carved figure, a jade carving a cicada, and a rock crystal vase, probably Song dynasty and later, damages, 13cm. (4) Provenance: Ernest Ohly Collection.