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A fine Tibetan portable shrine (gau), c. 19th century, the…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
13-Dec-2009
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Description:
A fine Tibetan portable shrine (gau), c. 19th century, the silver lid decorated with two celestial dragons opposing a flaming jewel at apex in relief and three apertures in the form of temple arches shielded with glass behind which sit three polychrome deities of Buddha shakyamuni, shadaksari and kubera, a copper alloy receptacle filled with various sacred relicts, sealed to the rear with knotted thread, within a protective brocade cover, 22 x 20 cm
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Category:
Oriental: Zother