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LOT 0428
Javanese Dragon-Headed Bracelets with Rubies
17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (42.17 grams total, 63-65 mm).
A matched pair of gold bracelets, each a penannular braised-wire shank with finials formed as grotesque heads with teeth bared, inset garnet eyes. [2]
Provenance
Habsburg, Feldman, GOLD, Important Ancient and Ethnic Jewellery and Works of Art in Precious Metal, Hotel des Bergues, Geneva, 14 May 1990, lots 105, and 111.
Private collection, acquired from the above sale.
Important North West London collection.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Habsburg, Feldman, GOLD, Important Ancient and Ethnic Jewellery and Works of Art in Precious Metal catalogue pages.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11048-184610.
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LOT 0428
Javanese Dragon-Headed Bracelets with Rubies
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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