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Pair of embossed copper plates gilded with mercury. They represent two richly harnessed elephants. The heads are turned backwards and the elephants wear a bell around their necks. The saddles are richly decorated while the heads and backs are topped with Buddhist jewels.
It is rare to have a pair.
Mercury-gilded copper, red pigment.
H: 27cm; L 28: cm and H: 28 cm; L: 28.5: cm
Tibet, 19th century
Sold with their bases
Ref: CJJP9ASA9O