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A chAM PARcel-gIlT bRONZe Vessel ANd cOVeR
WITh buddhA shAKyAMuNI
Champa, 17th-18th century. The large vessel of goblet form with gilt oval reserves
showing stupas framed by lotus borders, the cover handle with a gilt finial in the
form of Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, his right hand
lowerd in bhumisparsa mudra, calling on the earth to witness his enlightenment.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum.
Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Very good condition with wear to the gilt, small nicks and scratches
here and there, as well as minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 4,608 g
Dimensions: Height 36.5 cm

estimate euR 2,000
Starting price EUr 1,000

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