A PAIR OF TIBETAN COPPER REPOUSSE AND BRASS EWERS
A PAIR OF TIBETAN COPPER REPOUSSE AND BRASS EWERS
Tibet, 20th century. The first crafted in copper applied overall with a bronze finish, set with a dragon handle and a curved spout issuing from the mouth of a further dragon, the shoulder and neck with copper applications showing the bajixiang and a band of lotus petals, the circular cover with a lotus bud finial and attached to the handle by a chain. The second crafted in copper, set with a mythical brass beast handle and a curved spout issuing from the mouth of a further beast, the shoulder and neck with brass applications showing floral scroll, the circular cover with a lotus bud finial and attached to the handle by a chain.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities, occasional light scratches, and few minuscule nicks. One chain broken.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 926 and 688 g
Dimensions: Height 27 and 21 cm
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A PAIR OF TIBETAN COPPER REPOUSSE AND BRASS EWERS
Tibet, 20th century. The first crafted in copper applied overall with a bronze finish, set with a dragon handle and a curved spout issuing from the mouth of a further dragon, the shoulder and neck with copper applications showing the bajixiang and a band of lotus petals, the circular cover with a lotus bud finial and attached to the handle by a chain. The second crafted in copper, set with a mythical brass beast handle and a curved spout issuing from the mouth of a further beast, the shoulder and neck with brass applications showing floral scroll, the circular cover with a lotus bud finial and attached to the handle by a chain.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities, occasional light scratches, and few minuscule nicks. One chain broken.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 926 and 688 g
Dimensions: Height 27 and 21 cm