Lot 48

LARGE GILT BRONZE STUPA
19TH-20TH CENTURY






Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 13 May 2022 at 11:00 BST
£1,250
Description
十九至二十世紀 銅鎏金嵌珊瑚綠松石尊勝塔
the reliquary cast on a waisted square throne decorated in relief with a pair of Buddhist lions in quatrefoil cartouches, below a circular platform of three inscribed steps supported on lotus bands, leading to a bejewelled domed stupa accommodating Bhaiṣajyaguru set within arched niche framed by flame scrolls, all supporting a harmika and a set of thirteen-wheeled spire with inscriptions and parasol, topped with a sun-moon finial, and flaming jewel pinnacle, variously embellished with turquoise and coral beads
Dimensions
43.5cm high; 11.5kg
Provenance
Provenance: Private collection, London





