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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE MOLLY VAN LOON (1921-2000)
COUVERTURE DE MANUSCRIT EN BOIS DORE ET PEINT
TIBET, XIVEME SIECLE
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COUVERTURE DE MANUSCRIT EN BOIS DORE ET PEINT
TIBET, XIVEME SIECLE
The recessed central panel is carved with a vase issuing scrolling tendrils and compassing Buddhist emblems. The outer border is decorated with stylised lotus petals. The reverse is painted with a vase in the centre issuing scrolling lotus flowers set with eight divinities. One side is carved with the character 'ga'.
27 ¾ in. x 11 ½ in. (29 cm. x 70.5 cm.)
TIBET, XIVEME SIECLE
The recessed central panel is carved with a vase issuing scrolling tendrils and compassing Buddhist emblems. The outer border is decorated with stylised lotus petals. The reverse is painted with a vase in the centre issuing scrolling lotus flowers set with eight divinities. One side is carved with the character 'ga'.
27 ¾ in. x 11 ½ in. (29 cm. x 70.5 cm.)
Further details
A GILT AND PAINTED WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER
TIBET, 14TH CENTURY
TIBET, 14TH CENTURY
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