A CHINESE BONE PLAQUE FROM AN IMPERIAL LAMA CEREMONIALCOSTUME. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century. The blade-shaped body carved in shallow relief with a warrior standing on one leg on the body of his enemy, holding a spear, a flaying knife and a human heart, a small figure of a bodhisattva above him, all within leafy borders, 14.5 x 4.5 x 1.3cm. See China: The Three Emperors 1662-1795, 2005, cat no 48, p 148 for a closely related stained red plaque worn centrally on the chest and connected over a garment to a series of other plaques by connecting stringed beads. 清十八世紀   骨雕人像牌 *For a full condition report, please contact the department.* *请您联系我们索取品项报告。*