8th May, 2010 10:00 GMT/BST
The Hext Sale
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A Tiger Clavicle Bone Brooch, Charles Wilfred Hext, 9.5.05, mounted in gold metal, and with pin...
A Tiger Clavicle Bone Brooch, Charles Wilfred Hext, 9.5.05, mounted in gold metal, and with pin fastener, 7.5cm long
Tigers have a reduced size clavicle (collar bone) to allow greater stride lengths. The clavicle or "majestic" or "floating" bones have long been considered a symbol of power in China. In ancient China officials supposedly wore such bones around their necks as powerful status symbols.
This clavicle may be from the tiger shot by Charles Wilfred Hext and presented as a rug
Tigers have a reduced size clavicle (collar bone) to allow greater stride lengths. The clavicle or "majestic" or "floating" bones have long been considered a symbol of power in China. In ancient China officials supposedly wore such bones around their necks as powerful status symbols.
This clavicle may be from the tiger shot by Charles Wilfred Hext and presented as a rug
Sold for £120
Estimated at £50 - £80
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