AN UNUSUAL GILT-BRONZE STUPA

Description:

Tibet, ca, 18th c.
H. 23 cm
The stepped square base cast with the Eight Buddhist emblems all around supporting the tapering cylindrical relic shrine continuing into the square harmika surmounted by the thirteen layered parasol and topped with an umbrella, sealed.
Old Bavarian private collection, accordiung to the present owner bought by his aunt at Schoettle East Asian Art from Joachim Baader in Munich - Minor traces of age and minor wear