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TIBET, CIRCA 15TH CENTURY
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A Gold Damascened Iron Box and Cover
Tibet, circa 15th Century
Very finely carved in openwork with rampant dragons in mutual pursuit amid scrolling tendrils encircling a central dragon medallion, the sides and base correspondingly decorated, the cover hinged and containing a shallow wood cup, a sinuous dragon underneath
7¼ in. (18.3 cm.) diameter
Tibet, circa 15th Century
Very finely carved in openwork with rampant dragons in mutual pursuit amid scrolling tendrils encircling a central dragon medallion, the sides and base correspondingly decorated, the cover hinged and containing a shallow wood cup, a sinuous dragon underneath
7¼ in. (18.3 cm.) diameter