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November 30, 2015

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LOT 85

Lot 85

Gilt and silvered bronze Shrine, Gau, Tibet, 19th/20th Century

Gilt and silvered bronze Shrine, Gau, Tibet, 19th/20th Century
Lot 85 Details
Gilt and silvered bronze Shrine, Gau, Tibet, 19th/20th Century

19/20世紀 西藏 銅鎏金銀佛龕

The front of the ogee arched box with a double beaded and repeating wave gilt border, laid upon a repousse copper gilt ground, inlaid with nine gilt deities and Garuda, with a wide border framing the window, decorated with two dragons, a lotus, a basket of peaches and two recumbent deer, a pair of belt attachments to either side
height 9.6" — 24.5 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

From a Distinguished Toronto Collection
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Note:

For a similar example see Bonhams San Francisco, November 15, 2011, lot 3501

類似一例售於舊金山邦瀚斯2011年11月15日，拍品編號3051。

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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