A gilt-copper alloy repoussé stupa, Tibeto-Chinese, 18th / 19th century

A gilt copper alloy repoussé stupa
Tibeto-Chinese, 18th / 19th century

Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13789.
HAR編號13789

Height 13½ in., 34.3 cm

Condition Report:
The stupa is missing a figure in the shrine. Made in numerous parts. Minor rubbing to the gilding and general surface wear.

Catalogue Note:
An ornately decorated stupa on a waisted square section, with two confronted lions flanking flaming jewels, below a platform of three rounded graduated steps, leading to a domed stupa presenting an image of Buddha set within an arched niche, with a lotus finial beneath a crescent moon and sun symbol, embellished with semi-precious stones

Provenance:
Collection of Raymond Cheven (1928-2011), and thence by descent.