Lot Essay
A similar alms bowl was sold in these Rooms, 19 June 2001, lot 126.
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18TH CENTURY
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A GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE ALMS BOWL
18TH CENTURY
Of rounded conical shape with incurving rim, cast with a band of lotus petals around the mouthrim and base, the bronze with an olive-green patina decorated with irregular gilt splashes, the base incised with a double vajra
4½ in. (11.2 cm.) diam., wood cover
18TH CENTURY
Of rounded conical shape with incurving rim, cast with a band of lotus petals around the mouthrim and base, the bronze with an olive-green patina decorated with irregular gilt splashes, the base incised with a double vajra
4½ in. (11.2 cm.) diam., wood cover
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.