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(US$13,000-20,000)
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AN UNUSUAL GILT-COPPER 'DRAGON' SUTRA RELIQUARY
QIANLONG
Cast separately in three sections, the hollow body modelled as a scaly dragon's body, each side applied with a full-faced dragon head above a 'flaming pearl', supporting a removable reliquary container accommodating a sutra scroll within an aperture sealed by circular glass panels on both sides, the stand cast with cloud scrolls supported on an oval base
25 5/8 in. (65 cm. high), wood stand
QIANLONG
Cast separately in three sections, the hollow body modelled as a scaly dragon's body, each side applied with a full-faced dragon head above a 'flaming pearl', supporting a removable reliquary container accommodating a sutra scroll within an aperture sealed by circular glass panels on both sides, the stand cast with cloud scrolls supported on an oval base
25 5/8 in. (65 cm. high), wood stand