Lot 57
19TH CENTURY
The book covers of painted wood with gilt decoration of lamas with yakshas to the inner surface. Encased in copper repousse depicting the eight precious Buddhists emblems amoungst scrolling foliage, decorated centrally to the front with a buddha within a temple to the reverse with a cintamani, further embellished with turquoise and rock crystal cabochons.
VIEW IN MELBOURNE
46.5cm x 16.5cm
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
Both of the covers have metal work in good condition apart from some minor dents. Metal has oxidised. Both of the inside covers cracked to the low of centre. The inner painted wooden decoration with some minor wear and losses from general use.
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Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
6:30pm - 8 October 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.30PM AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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