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Lot 288
Sale 1222 - Asian Works of Art
Sep 27, 2023
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$2,000 -
3,000
Price Realized
$2,520
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Lot Description
A Tibetan Semi-Precious Stone Inlaid Gilt Bronze and Silver Skull Cup, Kapala
19th Century or Earlier
十九世紀或更早 藏傳佛教銅鎏金嵌寳嘎巴拉碗
the cup realistically modelled and with a border of longevity fungus heads and inlaid turquoise beads, the interior with a red and gold lacquered image of Vajrayogini, all raised on a gilt bronze repoussé base adorned with skulls and scrolling vine.
Length of cup 4 7/16 x overall height 4 7/8 in., 11.3 x 12.4 cm.
Property from an Important American Collection. 美國私人收藏。