Asian Art I - 17th May 2016
Lot 79
A NEPALESE GILT METAL NECKLACE OR BREAST PLATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY Decorated in relief with two...
Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £1800
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Description
A NEPALESE GILT METAL NECKLACE OR BREAST PLATE
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Decorated in relief with two elaborate writhing dragons, their scales embellished with red and turquoise stones, divided by a central horned dragon's head, all encircled by bands of further coloured stones and suspending a central large baroque pearl, 21.5cm.