A gilt-copper alloy figure of a yak, Nepal or Tibet, 15th/16th century | 十五/十六世紀 尼泊爾或西藏 鎏金銅合金牛

A gilt-copper alloy figure of a yak

Nepal or Tibet, 15th/16th century

十五/十六世紀 尼泊爾或西藏 鎏金銅合金牛

naturalistically modelled standing four square, the body defined by taut muscles and a strong curved spine terminating in a tail sweeping over its rear haunches

Length 13.5 cm, 5 1/4 in.