Bidspirit auction | A CHINESE OR TIBETAN CHOPSTICK

A CHINESE OR TIBETAN CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE TROUSSE SET, 18TH/19TH CEN. - A Chinese or Tibetan trousse set comprising a pair of bone chopsticks and a knife with a wood handle with swirling enamel decoration, all kept in a dark wood sheath with enamel, turquoise, and coral decoration and white-metal fittings. A large circular pendant is hung from the sheath. China or Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century. Provenance: The New York and Vienna collections of Richard Roland. Dimensions: L: 12 1/2 in., (31.8 cm.) Condition: Fading and some minor loss to enamel, mostly well preserved. Each side of wood grip with a horizontal crack. Blade lightly pitted. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.