AN EMBELLISHED GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE RELIQUARY

AN EMBELLISHED GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE RELIQUARY

RELIQUARY COPPER GOLDEN AND CISELE
NEPAL, XIX CENTURY
Rectangular in shape, decorated with carved scrolls, flowers and friezes in turquoise inlays and glasses, the central niche houses a representation of Krisna and her partially rock crystal adorers; very small gaps
Dimensions: 44.5 x 38.5 cm. (17½ x 15 1/8 in.)

Details

  • Title : AN EMBELLISHED GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE RELIQUARY
  • Classification : Cultural Objects
  • Medium : Gilt - Copper
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 19TH CENTURY
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 419
  • Post Lot Text : AN EMBELLISHED GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE RELIQUARY NEPAL, 19TH CENTURY
  • Price realised : EUR 3,120
  • Estimate : EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,500