A set of gold damascened iron door fittings
A set of gold damascened iron door fittings

TIBET, CIRCA 15TH CENTURY

Details
A set of gold damascened iron door fittings
Tibet, circa 15th century
Each very finely worked around the domed central section, one with skulls and heads alternating between scrolling flames, the other with four of the Eight Auspicious Symbols interspersed with leafy vines, each holding a pendant ring with confronted makara heads
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) diameter (4)
Provenance
The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired before 1983
Exhibited
On loan to Art Institute of Chicago since 1983

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