Fine Chinese Works of Art - 13th November 2018
Lot 111
A RARE TIBETAN CARVED WOOD BOOK COVER 14TH CENTURY Decorated with three Buddhist figures...
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A RARE TIBETAN CARVED WOOD BOOK COVER
14TH CENTURY
Decorated with three Buddhist figures elevated on elaborate thrones with mandalas surmounted by Garudas, surrounded by smaller Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, protectors, and lamas amidst clouds, all within borders of stylised leaves, 71cm.
Cf. M M Rhie, R A F Thurman, Wisdom and Compassion, The Sacred Art of Tibet, p.314, no.122 for a related manuscript cover from 13th century.