Lot 105
  • 105

AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF INLAID SILVER TWEEZERS MING DYNASTY OR EARLIER

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

Exhibited

On loan to the Brooklyn Museum, New York (1969-2009).

Condition

This appears to be in good condition with some of the inlay missing. Two sides of the tweezers with approximately 3/4 inch nibbles. The silver has expected tarnish and some minor malachite encrustation.
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