Page 21 - Fine Asian Art, Bonhams San Francisco June 27, 2017
P. 21
8022 8023
8023
A GOLD AND SILVER AND GEM-SET DOUBLE-SIDED GAU
Nepal, 19th/20th century
Of convex rectangular form with indented corners, the exterior and
some interior surfaces adorned in inset rubies, sapphires, pearls,
coral, and turquoise all on a dense ground of gilt filigree surrounding
images of Tara and Manjusri, both sides hinged from a central clasp
formed as a vajra and opening to reveal further interior images of
Tara, Avalokitesvara, the infant Buddha and the Kalacakra seed
syllable.
2 7/8in (7.3cm) wide
US$2,000 - 3,000
Related amulets from the Grace Collection were sold by Bonhams,
New York, 13 March 2017, lots 3001 & 3003; and San Fransisco, 28
June 2016, lot 8004.
Provenance
Grace Collection, US since mid-late 1990s
8024
A CAST COPPER ALLOY FIGURAL GROUP
Nepal, 19th century or earlier
Depicting a paired male and female kinnara below a smaller multi-
armed deity, possibly Vishnu, reversed by an elaborate multi-level
flaming mandorla surmounted by a small garuda head; all raised atop
an ovoid plinth lined by a lotus petal band covering the front edge
supporting a small Ganesh figure.
4 1/2in (11.5cm) high
US$5,000 - 7,000
8024
FINE ASIAN WORKS OF ART | 19
