Lot Essay
The text originally held between these covers probably related to wealth and long life as indicated by the presence of Jambhala and the amrita vase.
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TIBET, 15TH CENTURY
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A Pair of Gilt Wood Manuscript Covers
Tibet, 15th Century
Both very finely carved and gilt with flame borders; one deeply carved with three Tathagatas seated within elaborate aureoles surrounded by guardian figures and Bodhisattvas; the other with and an amrita vase at center issuing lotus scrolls encircling figures of Jambhala and the four guardian kings; three sides gilt with one side carved with scrollwork centered by a kirttimukha mask and bearing the Tibetan letter ka, the reverse of both painted red
16 1/8 x 5 in. (40.75 x 12.75 cm.) each (2)
Tibet, 15th Century
Both very finely carved and gilt with flame borders; one deeply carved with three Tathagatas seated within elaborate aureoles surrounded by guardian figures and Bodhisattvas; the other with and an amrita vase at center issuing lotus scrolls encircling figures of Jambhala and the four guardian kings; three sides gilt with one side carved with scrollwork centered by a kirttimukha mask and bearing the Tibetan letter ka, the reverse of both painted red
16 1/8 x 5 in. (40.75 x 12.75 cm.) each (2)