Mixed lot (2 items): An armband belonging to an archer from Nepal, and a lime-tin for the chewing of betel nuts from Indonesia, Sumatra.
Mixed lot (2 items): An armband belonging to an archer from Nepal, and a lime-tin for the chewing of betel nuts from Indonesia, Sumatra.
1: A typical armband of a Nepalese archer. Made out of wood, coloured black. With an incised, longer protective plate, which shielded the arm of the shooter against the rebounding bowstring. Carved with zig-zag and circular-dot decoration in relief. One old break (glued). L: c. 13 cm; DM: 10.5 cm x 9 cm (on the outside), 5 cm x 6 cm (on the inside).
2: A relatively large and heavy lime tin for the practise of betel chewing; with lid and double hook closure above. From Sumatra (Indonesia). Both sides cast of brass, and with partial silver coating as decoration. A central rosette on both sides, as well as two semi-circular decorative bands on each side, are of silver. Everything is engraved with floral and leaf-tendril decoration. One small break at the bottom. Dimensions: 12 cm x 9.5 cm, 5 cm thick.
Both objects display a good, old usage patina.
First third of the 20th century or earlier. (ME)
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
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EUR 800,- a EUR 1.000,-
Mixed lot (2 items): An armband belonging to an archer from Nepal, and a lime-tin for the chewing of betel nuts from Indonesia, Sumatra.
1: A typical armband of a Nepalese archer. Made out of wood, coloured black. With an incised, longer protective plate, which shielded the arm of the shooter against the rebounding bowstring. Carved with zig-zag and circular-dot decoration in relief. One old break (glued). L: c. 13 cm; DM: 10.5 cm x 9 cm (on the outside), 5 cm x 6 cm (on the inside).
2: A relatively large and heavy lime tin for the practise of betel chewing; with lid and double hook closure above. From Sumatra (Indonesia). Both sides cast of brass, and with partial silver coating as decoration. A central rosette on both sides, as well as two semi-circular decorative bands on each side, are of silver. Everything is engraved with floral and leaf-tendril decoration. One small break at the bottom. Dimensions: 12 cm x 9.5 cm, 5 cm thick.
Both objects display a good, old usage patina.
First third of the 20th century or earlier. (ME)
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Arte Tribale |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 26.05.2015 - 15:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 20.05. - 26.05.2015 |