A Gilt Copper Alloy Repoussé Stupa, Tibeto-Chinese, 18th/19th Century

Property From the Estate of Raymond Cheven

A Gilt Copper Alloy Repoussé Stupa

Tibeto-Chinese, 18th/19th Century

Height 13½ in. (34.3 cm)

an ornately decorated stupa on a waisted square section, with two confronted lions flanking flaming jewels, below a platform of three rounded graduated steps, leading to a domed stupa presenting an image of Buddha set within an arched niche, with a lotus finial beneath a crescent moon and sun symbol, embellished with semi-precious stones

Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13789.