Asian Art II - 28th July 2021
Lot 662
A TIBETAN PAINTED AND GILT-WOOD PORTABLE SHRINE
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2000
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Description
A TIBETAN PAINTED AND GILT-WOOD PORTABLE SHRINE
18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Carved in relief to the front with a stylised elephant-like beast amongst large scrolls, the interior with two dragons and a winged mythical creature surrounding a panel supported on a table, with large colourful lappets to the foot, 38cm. (2)
Provenance: from a UK private collection, London, acquired in 2002.