a nepalese gilt-bronze caitya
18th/19th century
The shaped square base with a pair of lions at all four sides, supporting a stepped section surmounted by a bulbous-shaped section set with halo-shaped frame and cast with three kirtimukhas, supporting the tiered umbrella section and canopy with suspending ornaments and topped by moon and sun emblem, re-sealed
19 cm high
a nepalese gilt-bronze caitya
18th/19th century
The shaped square base with a pair of lions at all four sides, supporting a stepped section surmounted by a bulbous-shaped section set with halo-shaped frame and cast with three kirtimukhas, supporting the tiered umbrella section and canopy with suspending ornaments and topped by moon and sun emblem, re-sealed
19 cm high