California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 10, 2017  March 10, 2017

 Lot # 1189 
A RARE AGARWOOD CARVED TIBETAN CHOPPER    明永樂款 沉香雕金剛鉞刀


  • Dimension: Length: 8 in (20.3 cm) Width: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3800
  • Estimate To: $7500

The hooked crescent-shaped blade issuing from the jaws of a makara, the handle with lotus petal friezes centered around an endless knot and half-vajra finial, the blade with gilt-painted scroll border and a 15-character mantra and six character 'YONGLE' in gilt.


來源:新加坡私人藏家提供
Provenance: Private Singaporean collection