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A MONUMENTAL GILT-BRONZE KILA AND STAND MONGOLIA, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilt bronze
the monumental kila adorned with semi-precious stones, auspicious symbols and Sanskrit bija, with foliate and raised pearl details, with a repoussé figure of Parnashavari, the triple pointed dagger with later Xuande mark, with double serpent motif adorned with makara heads, the base adorned with mythical sea creatures, the kila handle with three achala heads wearing the five-pointed crowns
Provenance
Lubin Gallery, New York, early 1980s.
Condition
Wear, accretion, some losses to original stone inlay throughout. Wear to gilding of upper heads. Scattered dents and areas of verdigris overall. Separately cast in multiple pieces.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.