LOT 832 Tibet, 17th/18th century A gilt copper alloy repoussé plaque of a snow lion
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16in (40.5cm) height of lion
26in (66cm) height of shadow box
Tibet, 17th/18th century|The beast depicted rampant with elaborate fetlocks and mane, pendant teats and a leash of bells, covered in gilt and notable areas of verdigris, now mounted in a massive shadow box. |16in (40.5cm) height of lion26in (66cm) height of shadow box|An emblem of Tibet, the snow lion is a celestial animal symbolizing power and joy. The present lot would have been one of a pair serving as decorations on the front of a large throne base. ProvenancePrivate American Collection, since June 1997
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2017/12/16
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