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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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.