Asian Art II - 14th November 2018
Lot 531
A TIBETAN CARVED
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800
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Description
A TIBETAN CARVED, PAINTED AND GILT-WOOD SHRINE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI
19TH CENTURY
The gilded image of Buddha Shakyamuni carved in high relief and set within a niche, the Buddha wears a maroon tunic and sits on a fine lion throne with an ornate throne back, above him is the sun and the moon and around him are chrysanthemums and peaches which symbolise longevity, 20cm.