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A LARGE CORAL AND HARDSTONE- A BUDDHIST BONE GARLAND
ENCRUSTED SILVER-MOUNTED RITUAL 19th/20th century A GILT-BRONZE ‘NINE PRONGS’ VAJRA
CONCH SHELL Comprising five curved plaques strung Tibet, 13th century or later
19th century together with bone, coral and glass beads, The central globular nodule flanked by
The conical shell encased in a reticulated each variously carved with dancing deities, opposing rows of stylised skulls, progressing
silver repoussé mount with Buddhist lions flanked by two protector demons. into eight arched prongs at either side, each
and a Garuda on a foliate scroll ground, 41cm (16in) wide terminating in a ninth prong; together with
embellished with inset hardstone and coral a bronze stupa, kadam, cast after the 13th
cabochons, all surrounding a seated figure of £800 - 1,200 century original; and a coral and hardstone
Amitayus in bone and gilt-filigree. CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000 inset, gilt metal filigree pendant depicting
42cm (16 1/2in) long Jambala and Amitayus. The stupa: 12cm (4
3/4in) high (3).
£3,000 - 5,000
CNY26,000 - 43,000 HK$29,000 - 49,000 £800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000

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For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.