Sale 9909131 | Lot 78

Pair of Silver and Softstone 'Mongolian' Style Buddhist Trumpets

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art

Lot Details

Lot 78
Pair of Silver and Softstone 'Mongolian' Style Buddhist Trumpets
The instruments are each composed of two softstone (probably Bowenite) sections joined with elaborate silver bands highlighted with cabochon turquoises and corals; the silver mouthpieces are in the form of dragon heads. Length 25 1/8 inches (63.7 cm).

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $1,200 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

One stone section on each trumpet broken and rejoined. Some coral cabochons missing.


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Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $1,200 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Mon, Sep 13, 1999 at 10am EDT
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