Antique 16th-18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Shrine For Buddhist Deities

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Antique 16th-18th century Tibetan Buddhist gilt bronze Shrine including ,base and mandorla for Buddhist deities, also known as 'parikara' or 'prabha' (aureole). The base is decorated with a row of lotus petals and a mandorla chiseled with a flaming pattern.
Since gold was more expensive centuries ago than in modern times, gilding is found only on the front.


CONDITION: It shows its age and use. It has an old patina and gilding with age-related wear.


MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 19.5 cm (7.68 inches).
Mandorla width: 14 cm (5.51 inches).

Item Details

Reference #:
C499
Quantity
1
Category
Asian
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
16th-18th Century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
Gilt Bronze