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