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PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS 6023
A LARGE COPPER REPOUSSÉ OFFERING DISH
6022 Likely Nepalese, surmounted by a fitted domical lid above the body
A BUDDHIST PENDANT of inverted bell shape adorned in quadrilobate reserves of the Eight
Possibly Southeast Asian, comprised of a pentagonal 14k gold case Auspicious Emblems raised upon a tall multi-tiered base encircled in
enclosing a small figure of a wizened monk in intricately-rendered lotus petal borders.
attire seated in the dhyanasana posture of meditation. 18 3/4in (47.6cm) high
1 1/2in (4cm) height of case
$1,800 - 2,500
$800 - 1,200
6024
6022A A LARGE METAL ALLOY TRAVELING SHRINE, GAU
A GILT COPPER ALLOY RITUAL DAGGER, PHURBU Tibet, 19th/20th century
The vajra finial surmounting four wrathful heads above a makara head The hollow box of standard ogival shape, fronted by a silvered lid
suspending a long triangular blade, the patina showing wear as well intricately reticulated in motifs of mythical beasts and auspicious
as traces of verdigris and puja powder (finial re-soldered). emblems and adorned in five turquoise colored cabochons
9in (23cm) high surrounding a central window, the sides supporting opposing sturdy
loops for suspension.
$800 - 1,200 10 1/4in (26cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

Used by travelers for worship and protection, such portable shrines
are unique to the Tibetan culture. They are carefully kept on domestic
altars when not in use.
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