MAGNIFICENT CARVED GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER
Tibet 16th Century
Code: H008 - SOLD
Deeply carved, the central panel framed by a beaded enclosure and further surrounded by a lotus flower border depicting Prajnaparamita centre and flanked by Vairochana and Shakyamuni to each side, each within elaborate throne-niches surrounded by miniature Buddhas and addorsed animals and figures separated by foliate scrolls. Superb example and worthy of any museum collection.
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The piece is in excellent condition.
Measurements: 28" (71cm) long x 11" (28.3cm) high x 1.75" (4.5cm) thick.