NEPAL - Lot 114

NEPAL Set of four carved wooden phurbu: - one thick, topped with faces; the handle decorated with a double-lotus motif separated by a knot; the blades carved with a Garuda head and intertwined nagas. H. 30 cm. Ribbons. Mounted on a base. - one topped with three faces crowned with an interlaced tiara, the handle featuring a motif evoking a double lotus and interlacing, the blades carved with an anthropomorphic face, surrounded by a pitcher and stars and surmounting intertwined nagas. H. 24 cm. On a base. - One carved at the top with three faces; the blades spout from a Garuda head and are carved with intertwined nagas. H. 28 cm. Ribbons. On a pedestal. - The last one, heavily patinated and lacquered, is topped with faces crowned by a half-vajra; the blades are spouted from a makara and carved with intertwined nagas. H. 31 cm. On a pedestal.

Estimate:£677.09

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