Auction 488 | ORIENTAL ART Online
Lot 660
Arte Himalayana
A partially gilt copper spicie box Nepal or Kashmir, early 20th century
Made of embossed, chiselled and pierced metal, consisting of several drop-shaped compartments with hinged lids, probably used to hold spices. The exterior decorated with intertwined plant shoots and small plaques containing syncretic deities, such as a kneeling winged figure reminiscent of Garuda. Yakshni-like caryatids cover the central stem and the top is decorated with a flaming element containing a depiction of the Medicine Buddha within a tricuspid prabha.
Measures: 34.0 x 27.0 cm
Starting price: € 140,00
Estimate: € 400,00 - 600,00
The lot will be auctioned on 04 December starting from 14:00.
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