AN ASIAN SILVER, SILVER GILT, ENAMEL AND BONE FIGURE ON SILVER AND WOOD BASE . Circa 1950. Unmarked. 12-1/2 inches high (31...

Description

AN ASIAN SILVER, SILVER GILT, ENAMEL AND BONE FIGURE ON SILVER AND WOOD BASE
Circa 1950
Unmarked
12-1/2 inches high (31.8 cm) (with base)

Provenance:
From a Private Connecticut Collection

The standing female figure holding spear, 11-1/8 inches high in warrior's attire of armor and flowing fabric of silver gilt mesh, polychrome shaded cloisonné enamel decoration to boots, armor and helmet, face and hands of bone, figure affixed to wood stand inlaid with silver wire.

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