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Lot 677

A BRONZE & TERRACOTTA RELIQUARY IN THE FORM OF A STUPA, NORTHWEST PAKISTAN, REPORTEDLY FROM THE SWAT VALLEY, GANDHARA, 1ST CENTURY
Consisting of a round base, a round drum and a hemispherical dome supporting a series of parasols of diminishing size, 8.5cm high


Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

Sold for $800

small chips to terracotta lid , surface scratches all over, three substantial chips to base, and one large chip to top rim of base. Oxidation visible to bronze finial, a loss and dent to one disc, another disc loose


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)

VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm

All lots viewed exclusively in our Sydney office are marked "On View in Sydney", with the remainder on view in Melbourne

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au


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