Lot 4505
Tibetan 18th Century Yak Bone Breast Plate
Sold July 18, 2025
- Price realized
- $400
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $1,000 – $3,000
Origin: Tibet
Medium: Carved Yak Bone and string
Dimension: 20×5 in.
Condition: Light wear and staining from time
Description: A carved bone Tibetan breast plate believed to have been made in the 18th century and reportedly made from Yak bones. The belt features panels with carved vajra and geometric or floral symbols. Each is united by round bone beads on string on multiple lines. These belts were often used as ritual ornaments and used in tantric practices and religious dances.
Lot details
- Lot
- 4505
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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