Lot #572 - Batak Raja’s large bronze tobacco pipe (Tulpang), Toba Batak, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, 19th century
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Decorative Arts & Collectables
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Sale Date:31 Oct 2020 ~ 10am (AEDT) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 574
01 Nov 2020 ~ 10am (AEDT) - Session 2: Lots 575 - 1080 -
Lot #:572
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Lot Description:Batak Raja’s large bronze tobacco pipe (Tulpang), Toba Batak, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, 19th century
Constructed in three parts with the head and tube of the pipe coming apart to reveal a small wooden section inside, allowing the parts to press together and stay as one, secured by a cast bronze chain attached to the tube. The head of the pipe is large and well cast with a prominent row of solid cast spheres, which are repeated in smaller scale along the stem, and other cast designs, including beautiful scrolling fern frond motifs. The stem is beautifully cast with typically Batak motifs including numerous rows of ‘S’- shaped motifs and others, all meant to mirror basketwork, superimposed by a rare cast male ancestor figurine.
With accompanying custom built stand, an impressive 85cm in length -
Notes:One of the finest examples seen in our rooms, a similar example can be found in the collection of the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris.
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Estimate:A$1,800 - 2,200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
