NO RESERVE PRICE - Finely carved extra large patinated swordfish rostrum - Double Dragon Motif - Rostrum - Xiphias Gladius - 10 cm - 93 cm - 5 cm- Non-CITES species - (1)
No. 78318547
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€ 130
19 weeks ago
NO RESERVE PRICE - Swordfish - An Extra-large hand carved swordfish bill with stand - Double Dragon Rostrum on stand - Xiphias Gladius - 10 cm - 94 cm - 5 cm
A very impressive eye-catcher on which a Balinese master craftsman has intricately carved a double dragon. The craftsman's family has been carving for generations, as this skill is traditionally passed down from father to son.
This could be seen as a type of scrimshaw. Scrimshaw is the name given to engravings, and carvings are done in bone or ivory.
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
The tusk is 94 cm long
> RESIN HAS BEEN USED TO FILL THE SWORDFISH.
> THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL.
THE SHIPPING
- The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off.
- Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment.
- For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot
https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home
- WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!!
- If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.
No. 78318547
Sold
NO RESERVE PRICE - Swordfish - An Extra-large hand carved swordfish bill with stand - Double Dragon Rostrum on stand - Xiphias Gladius - 10 cm - 94 cm - 5 cm
A very impressive eye-catcher on which a Balinese master craftsman has intricately carved a double dragon. The craftsman's family has been carving for generations, as this skill is traditionally passed down from father to son.
This could be seen as a type of scrimshaw. Scrimshaw is the name given to engravings, and carvings are done in bone or ivory.
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
The tusk is 94 cm long
> RESIN HAS BEEN USED TO FILL THE SWORDFISH.
> THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL.
THE SHIPPING
- The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off.
- Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment.
- For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot
https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home
- WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!!
- If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.
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