TWO PARCEL-GILT SILVER REPOUSSE BOXES
TWO PARCEL-GILT SILVER REPOUSSE BOXES
Tibet c. 1920. The rectangular box with a domed lid is finely worked in repousse with gilded deer and fish amongst floral scrolls and within auspicious symbols, the backside with further floral engravings. The elongated box with a variety of designs including Buddhist motifs, scrolling foliage, and two parcel gilt sinuous dragons; the body and cover connected by a silver chain.
Condition: Very good condition with expected wear and traces of use.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 158 - 164 g
Dimensions: Length 10.5 - 27 cm
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TWO PARCEL-GILT SILVER REPOUSSE BOXES
Tibet c. 1920. The rectangular box with a domed lid is finely worked in repousse with gilded deer and fish amongst floral scrolls and within auspicious symbols, the backside with further floral engravings. The elongated box with a variety of designs including Buddhist motifs, scrolling foliage, and two parcel gilt sinuous dragons; the body and cover connected by a silver chain.
Condition: Very good condition with expected wear and traces of use.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 158 - 164 g
Dimensions: Length 10.5 - 27 cm
