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Property From the Estate of Raymond Cheven

A gilt-copper alloy repoussé stupa, Tibeto-Chinese, 18th / 19th century

Auction Closed

March 21, 04:25 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A gilt copper alloy repoussé stupa

Tibeto-Chinese, 18th / 19th century


Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13789.

HAR編號13789


Height 13½ in., 34.3 cm

Collection of Raymond Cheven (1928-2011), and thence by descent.

An ornately decorated stupa on a waisted square section, with two confronted lions flanking flaming jewels, below a platform of three rounded graduated steps, leading to a domed stupa presenting an image of Buddha set within an arched niche, with a lotus finial beneath a crescent moon and sun symbol, embellished with semi-precious stones