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A gilt copper alloy repoussé plaque of a snow lion Tibet, 17th/18th century
18 December 2017, 11:00 PST
San FranciscoSold for US$3,500 inc. premium
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A gilt copper alloy repoussé plaque of a snow lion
Tibet, 17th/18th century
The beast depicted rampant with elaborate fetlocks and mane, pendant teats and a leash of bells, covered in gilt and notable areas of verdigris, now mounted in a massive shadow box.
16in (40.5cm) height of lion
26in (66cm) height of shadow box
The beast depicted rampant with elaborate fetlocks and mane, pendant teats and a leash of bells, covered in gilt and notable areas of verdigris, now mounted in a massive shadow box.
16in (40.5cm) height of lion
26in (66cm) height of shadow box
Footnotes
An emblem of Tibet, the snow lion is a celestial animal symbolizing power and joy. The present lot would have been one of a pair serving as decorations on the front of a large throne base.
Provenance
Private American Collection, since June 1997
























