Antique Nepalese Sutra Cover – Lantsa
$500.00
The book cover is made of wood that is covered with a repoussed sheet of bronze reading “Om Manipadme Hum” (Praise to the jewel in the Lotus) in Lantsa (Ranjana) script surrounded by Himalayan vegetal scrolling. It is unusual to see a book cover clad in bronze with repousse work. We believe this piece to be 19th century, possibly earlier from Nepal. (Delicate piece with a few losses)
13″ long 4″ wide 0.5″ thick, wood and bronze, Nepal, early 19th century (probably earlier)
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