£2,200
A Chinese conch shell trumpet, with a gilt bronze flange decorated in relief, with the eight Buddhist objects, amid scrolling lotus stems and leaves, probably Qing Dynasty, 19 cm wide
Provenance: Sold with receipt and paperwork from Gerard Hawthorn Oriental Art, purchased for £2,000 in 2004
slight loss to the little enamel roundels/discs around the metal edge, slight loss to the shell, generally good
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
33.6% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
30.00% inc VAT*