A Tibetan gilt bronze model of a stupa
18th century
A Tibetan gilt bronze model of a stupa 18th century

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A Tibetan gilt bronze model of a stupa
18th century
the tiered flaming parasol above a domed-shaped mid-section with fine beaded decoration and a miniature painted image of Buddha Amitabha in a niche behind glass surrounded by a flaming nimbus on a two-tiered stepped base, a central panel incised with Buddhistic lions, the tiers both decorated with geometric designs, foliate borders and inset with coral and turquoise -- 6 7/8in. (17.5cm.) high (rubbing, losses to inlay, old wear).
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