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A NEPALESE PAIR OF CARVED AND PAINTED SHAIVITE OR SHAKTA BOOK COVERS
17TH CENTURY
The outer surfaces of carved wood, the inner surfaces painted with two female goddess figures to each cover, within an elaborate arch, each figure with four arms holding various attributes, and surrounded by flame mandorlas.
THE VIRTUE COLLECTION
Each cover 8.5m high, 20cm wide.
Unsold
Lot 97
17TH CENTURY
The outer surfaces of carved wood, the inner surfaces painted with two female goddess figures to each cover, within an elaborate arch, each figure with four arms holding various attributes, and surrounded by flame mandorlas.
THE VIRTUE COLLECTION
Each cover 8.5m high, 20cm wide.
Estimate $400 - $600
The Asian Art Edit
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8281
6:30pm - 12 December 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 5 December, 9am-8pm
Wednesday 12 December, 9am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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