Asian Works of Art
Description:
Two Copper/Brass Gau Amulet Boxes, Sino-Tibet, 19th/20th century, with onion-domed top, rounded shoulder, and straight sides, the gilt front decorated in relief with the Eight Buddhist Treasures, strap handles to sides, ht. to 7 in.
Provenance: A private collection acquired some time ago from several New England galleries.
Estimate $500-700
multiple dents, rusting, metal corrosions to metal sheets.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
TibetSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.