Lot 67
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The extremely large ewer was made for serving tea to monks in a communal dining hall. Two lines of formal Tibetan script (U-chen) runs around the front of the ewer stating that the ewer was commissioned for the Tashi Lhunpo monsatery in Shigatse. The inscription reads 'This vessel made of red sandal-wood and its essence, may bring merits to all sentient beings and accumulate the merits and insights, thus leading to the realm of Buddhahood. This copper kettle is dedicated to Tashi Lhunpo monks by Jagyabpa Depa Namgyal Sherab, design sculptured by Drulrig kyi Bhendhe'.
59cm high
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Some dents to foot rim. A stress crack to the mounting of spout. Some dents and pitted repairs to the shoulder in-between the two handles. Minor scratches and wear from normal use. Some minor denting throughout, particularily around the shoulder.
Images of repair avaliable on request from the Sydney Office - sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London.
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.
Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
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