1411127

19C Napalese Bronze Vessel #1411127

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19C Napalese Bronze Vessel #1411127
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This item authenticated by Glenn H. Mullin, Tibetologist, Writer,
Lama and appraised by Sandra Andacht, Licensed Appraiser,
Asian Specialist, Writer.

This Napalese bronze ritual
vessel "Ganesh and Serpent" Lamp
originates from Nepal, circa 19th century. This is a well-worn
vessel with variegated age patina, detailed casting with welded
strips of twisted cord and foliate ornamentation, the handle cast
as a serpent with open jaws, and the plate fronting the oil tray
featuring a bas relief of Ganesh with consort. In use, a flickering
light would fall upon the deity image.




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<td>Reference
#: B185M_R_375</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Patina, o.a. good to excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Nepal</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:9.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:10</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:19C Napalese Bronze Vessel</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Bronze</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Alexandria, Virginia, USA</td></tr>
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