A gilt-damascened iron 'lotus' door pull and box, Tibet, circa 18th century | 西藏約十八世紀鐵鋄金蓮紋門把手及蓋盒一組兩件

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3,000 - 5,000 EUR

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Property from an Important European Private Collection

A gilt-damascened iron 'lotus' door pull and box

Tibet, circa 18th century

(2)

Diameter of larger 24.6 cm, 9¾ in.

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Collection particulière européenne

Poignée de porte et boîte en fer damasquiné doré, Tibet, circa XVIIIe siècle

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西藏約十八世紀鐵鋄金蓮紋門把手及蓋盒一組兩件

The iron door boss decorated with lotus petal design and the ring pull with dragon heads. The rectangular iron box decorated with the Seven Gems (saptaratna) amidst scrolling vine, the hinged cover with lotus flower motifs, and the interior divided into two unequal compartments.

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A gilt-damascened iron 'lotus' door pull and box, Tibet, circa 18th century | 西藏 約十八世紀 鐵鋄金蓮紋門把手及蓋盒一組兩件

A gilt-damascened iron 'lotus' door pull and box, Tibet, circa 18th century | 西藏約十八世紀鐵鋄金蓮紋門把手及蓋盒一組兩件