Two part-gilt copper repoussé plaques made of gold-plated copper alloy, depicting llamas

Description:

Bhutan, c. 19th century
34,7 x 30 cm , 34 x 26,5 cm
Two plaques made of gilded copper alloy using the repoussé technique. One depicts Buddhist lamas on a throne in a teaching posture, clad in finely modelled, heavily draped monastic robes and surrounded by a flame-shaped mandorla with engraved cloud and wave motifs.
From a private collection in Southern Germany - Shows some signs of ageing and traces of red pigments,slightly chipped