Fine Chinese Works of Art - 13th November 2018
Lot 110
A NEPALESE GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE PRABHA THRONE BACK 18TH CENTURY The prabha made in three pieces...
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
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Description
A NEPALESE GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE PRABHA THRONE BACK
18TH CENTURY
The prabha made in three pieces and adorned with fine images in high relief, the top is a Kirtimukha (face of glory), a powerful protective symbol, holding two cobras above, and is flanked by images of Kinnari (half-bird and half-human mythological creatures), who stand on lotus thrones.The prabha is surrounded by a border of flames, the gilded decoration is contrasted throughout with a background of maroon pigment, together with a modern slate stand, 59cm x 50cm. (4)
Provenance: a London collection from 2001.