Asian Art I - 17th November 2010

Lot 197

A large Nepalese gilt copper repoussé Torana fragment

Estimate £5,000 - £7,000

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Description

A large Nepalese gilt copper repoussé Torana fragment, 16th/17th century. The top decorated with the head of a kirttimukha, which is biting the heads of nagas, coiled on either side, a makara on either side at the base, all on a ground of scrolling foliage, 55cm high, 85cm wide.