Lot 200

Small dents, small old repairs. One larger old patched copper repair to the shoulder of the vessel near the rear handle. Fine old patina worn in some areas.

LJ delivery size: Small


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Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London.
Leonard Joel, 2018

The Tashi Lhunpo monsatery in Shigatse was one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. It was founded in 1447 by the first Dalai lama.