Property from the Paul F. Walter Collection
An ivory miniature stupa complex
Burma 17th/18th century
The main structure with stepped rounded rings set on a pedestal base, carved with four seated buddhas in bhumisparsa mudra divided by scrolling foliate vines. The lower platform with four miniature stupa at the corners and a high arching pierce foliate gate protected by large stylized lions.
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
The main structure with stepped rounded rings set on a pedestal base, carved with four seated buddhas in bhumisparsa mudra divided by scrolling foliate vines. The lower platform with four miniature stupa at the corners and a high arching pierce foliate gate protected by large stylized lions.
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
Sold for
US$ 2,500
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Compare with another more simplified version from Thailand in the Royal Family collection, see McGill, The Kingdom of Siam, 2005, no. 54, p. 149.
Provenance:
Acquired from Doris Wiener, 1987
Category: Asian Art / Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art
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