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Lot 831
A gilt copper alloy repoussé panel of Garuda Tibet or Nepal, 18th/19th century
18 December 2017, 11:00 PST
San FranciscoSold for US$3,500 inc. premium
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A gilt copper alloy repoussé panel of Garuda
Tibet or Nepal, 18th/19th century
The panel of arch-shape depicting the bird-headed deity flanked by two apsaras at the summit above two trunk-faced makaras above each bottom edge, all surrounded by a background of stylized flames and smoke, now mounted in a massive shadow box.
20in (51cm) width of fragment
28in (71cm) width of shadow box
The panel of arch-shape depicting the bird-headed deity flanked by two apsaras at the summit above two trunk-faced makaras above each bottom edge, all surrounded by a background of stylized flames and smoke, now mounted in a massive shadow box.
20in (51cm) width of fragment
28in (71cm) width of shadow box
Footnotes
Once formed the top part of a throne back or shrine, this lively panel was nicely executed with a sense of movement created by both the figures and flame patterns. Other than Nepal, such repoussé work could also be seen in central and southern Tibet, although often executed by Newari artists.
Provenance
Private American Collection, since June 1997
























