1005427

Tibetan Carved Wood and Polychrome Manuscript #1005427

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Tibetan Carved Wood and Polychrome Manuscript #1005427
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500 to 600 Years old -- Powerful Composition -- Highly desirable!</em></td>
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Sculpted cover carved with central deities and religious objects
within geometric designs and scrolling borders ? the elephant
figures and other animals in this rendering are rather unique.
The composition is powerful and the quality of the carving has a
simple appeal.


Central to the carver's artistic structure, the Buddha
Shakyamuni is surrounded by the Eight Auspicious Symbols,
among which to his left includes, the "Vase of Treasure." This
container symbolizes an endless reign of long life, wealth,
prosperity and all of the benefits in this world for the liberated
being. To the right of the Buddha, the two "Golden Fish"
characterize the auspiciousness of all living beings in a state
without danger and migrating from place to place
spontaneously, just as fish swim freely without fear through
water.



The Tibetan Museum Society, a 501(c)(4) non-profit association,
is a recently formed international civic league of concerned
citizens who wish to advocate museum exhibition of Asian art
from ancient Mongolia and the greater Himalayan
region.


The antique items for sale in this benefit auction are all a part of
our continuing efforts to conserve and share with the world,
important works of Mongolian Buddhist art as well as art from
Tibet, China and the greater Himalayan region. The TMS auction
and gallery are funding sources for our online exhibition, for
which, we conserve many artifacts, photograph them, catalog
them, research them, ...
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#: 0_R1600S2950_683722</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:With minor age cracks, wear to the polychrome and surface abrasions, as illustrated there is a u-shaped fissure in the back.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:15th/16th century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:7</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:24.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Tibetan Carved Wood and Polychrome Manuscript</td></tr>



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