Pair of gilded copper elephants, Tibet 19th Century

Pair of gilded copper elephants, Tibet 19th Century
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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

Style Asian Arts (Asian Tribal Art of Asian Arts Style)
Period 19th century (Asian Tribal Art 19th century)
Country of origin China
Width (cm) 28 et 28,5 cm
Height (cm) 27 et 28 cm
Materials Copper
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 69620, Ternand, France
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