TIBET
Reisetruhe eines Lama-Priesters
19.Jh.. TIBET
Dark cypress wood covered with light brown yak leather, Front with decorative mounts in a silver alloy; round appliqués showing a snow leopard in a landscape. Corner and edge mounts with dragons and a snow leopard in fine repoussé work. Side carrying rings set on a double vajra.
H: 55,5 cm, B: 96 cm, T: 46 cm
Preis 2500 €
Dragon Chest
Reisetruhe eines hohen, tibetischen Lama-Priesters 19.Jh
Dark cypress wood with elaborate mounts in a silver alloy, finely worked in repoussé with coiled dragons, floral motifs, and borders. Front set with two round oracle mirrors designed as dragons. Each side fitted with a carrying handle in the form of a raised four-pronged vajra with a movable ring. Decorated, movable locking hasp.
H:51 cm, B:80cm, T:46 cm
Preis: 2300 €
Dragon Chest
Tibet, 19.Jh..
Cypress wood covered with light brown yak leather; front with decorative mounts in a silver alloy. Central stylized lotus petal with crossed vajra, the individual petals bearing the Eight Buddhist Auspicious Symbols. Movable locking hasp with a demon mask. Side carrying rings mounted on a double vajra.
Preis 2000€
minor wood damage to the chest
Small Monastery Chest
Tibet, 19.Jh..
Sturdy cypress wood body covered with fabric and decorated in polychrome paint; front showing a white elephant carrying a bowl of the Precious Jewels on its back, set against a red ground. Lid and sides with ornamental designs. Edge mounts in wrought iron, with a decorated, movable locking hasp.
H: 52 cm, B: 71 cm, T: 45,5 cm
Preis 800 €