TWO OCEANIC FISH HOOKS

拍品描述

Ca. 19th century AD. A pair of Oceanic trolling hooks, each carved from iridescent mother-of-pearl shell with elegant finial-like terminals, bound with natural fibre to sharp bone points. These highly stylised forms embody both functionality and artistry, designed to glimmer enticingly in the water. Size: 135-150mm x 20-25mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. John Giltsoff, Brussels.

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