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Gilt Copper Panel from a Tibetan Statue Surround browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1800: item # 299074 Please refer to our stock # 12560 when inquiring.
Himalayan Antiques By Appointment Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938 Guest Book sold |
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Behind important Tibetan statues would be a surround. This and an opposite piece would form the posts holding up an arch over the head of the statue. Since the animals almost always face outward, this is a right side. These side pieces invariably depict an elephant, a snow lion, and a unicorn, sometimes with a person astride.
It is 14 inches in height and 3-1/2 inches wide. A very conservative age estimate is 18th century. The condition of the repousse work itself is very good. The piece itself is a little wavy and the right side has several dings. Note: the overall photo of the piece is photo 3, which shows both the front and the reverse side. |
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