Asian Art

June 0409, 2022
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LOT 182

Lot 182

Two Tibetan Portable Amulet Boxes (Gau), 19th Century

Two Tibetan Portable Amulet Boxes (Gau), 19th Century
Lot 182 Details
Two Tibetan Portable Amulet Boxes (Gau), 19th Century

十九世纪 西藏银合金嘎乌一组两件

Each silver and metal alloy traveling shrine of standard ogival shape with chased silver front, depicting eight auspicious Buddhist emblems in raised relief, enclosing a tsa-tsa figure of Vajrayana deity, with original brocade carrying case

嘎乌小型佛龛,用以佩戴于颈上,龛中供设佛像。密宗行人于出门时佩戴,一者祈求本尊加持,二者于修法时可取出供奉,为随身之密坛。本组嘎乌品相完好,盒中佛像及锦缎包裹物皆为原品
largest length 4.7 in — 12 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Two Tibetan Portable Amulet Boxes (Gau), 19th Century
  • Two Tibetan Portable Amulet Boxes (Gau), 19th Century
  • Two Tibetan Portable Amulet Boxes (Gau), 19th Century
Note:

Compare with examples from Bonhams San Francisco, March 12, 2013, lot 5564; and Sotheby's 'Buy Now Marketplace', SKU C292V
类似嘎乌请参考旧金山邦瀚斯,2013年3月12日,拍品编号5564; 以及苏富比亚洲装饰艺术 SKU编号C292V

Bonhams San Francisco, March 12, 2013, lot 5564
Sotheby's 'Buy Now Marketplace', SKU C292V

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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