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Lot 99
AN EMBROIDERED VELVET TEXTILE
Estimated Value:
2.000 € - 3.000 €
Schätzpreis:
2.600 €
Description:
Tibet, ca. 17th c.29 x 28 cm, R.
The square velvet cover embroidered with a mandala consisting of a central eight petalled lotus-flower with a vishvavajra at its heart, placed within a double circular medallion, a lotus-flower at each inner corner of the palace structure and encompassed by a broad embroidered band. Framed under glass.
From the collection of Gerd-Wolfgang Essen (1930-2007), assembled between the 1950s and 1980s
Somewhat faded, minor damages due to age
