California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2248 
AN AGARWOOD CARVED SHRINE W/ COPPER ALLOY TARA    清晚期 沉香雕壽紋佛龕配銅度母佛


  • Dimension: Height: 5 1/8 in (13 cm) Length: 5 1/8 in (13 cm) Width: 1 9/16 in (4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

The aromatic aloeswood shrine is carved with sinuous dragons on both sides and a large mythical beast mask at the center above, the shaped interior with a small statue of copper alloy tara, all supported on a zitan double lotus stand. Late Qing Dynasty period.