THE CHINALAI COLLECTION

online only auction | 1 day sale | 9 days away
Location
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Dates

Sale Starts

Tue
May 19
11am

Sale Ends

Tue
May 19
Antique Yi Nuosu Armor Cuirass, 18th/19th C., China, H: 19"
Antique Yi Nuosu Armor Cuirass, 18th/19th C., China, H: 19"
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THE CHINALAIS | A 50-YEAR COLLECTION Including Rarely Seen Masterpieces of Asian and Ethnographic Art, Textiles, Jewelry, Objects, Paintings. Live Showroom Auction: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 11AM ET. Public Exhibition: May 17-18, 11AM-4PM. JOIN US: Sunday, May 17, for refreshments and a special lecture at 1 PM: "Objects in Motion: Highlights from the Chinalai Collection". Also accepting phone and absentee bids. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE. Have questions? Contact frontdesk@materialculture.com

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Antique Yi Nuosu Armor Cuirass, 18th/19th C., China, H: 19"
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