A PARCEL GILT-METAL YANTRA

Estimated Value:

1.000 € - 1.500 €

Result:

incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

Nepal, ca.1900
D. 27 cm
The circular yantra is decorated with a central painted tsa.tsa plaque modelled with the figure of Buddha Shakyamuni seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra, placed within two circular bands set in a square palace, the latter placed within a several circular bands, the whole lavishly studded with semi-precious stones and a flaming border set with red coral beads, the reverse closed with a copper plaque engraved with the vishvavajra.
Günter Werker Collection, German diplomat, stationed in Bombay 1968-71 - Very minor traces of age

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