Citipati head in copper, partially gilded and worked in repoussé. The mouth is wide open with a large dentition, the eye sockets are large and hollow, and the forehead is adorned with an ovoid urna worked in repoussé. At the back, a removable round plate secured by a leather cord allows access to the inside of the head, where the original charge can be seen.
Tibet, 19th century
23 x 17 cm
Live Tuesday 27 June 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 219

Citipati head in copper, partially gilded and worked in repoussé. The mouth is wide open with a large dentition, the eye sockets are large and hollow, and the forehead is adorned with an ovoid urna worked in repoussé. At the back, a removable round plate secured by a leather cord allows access to the inside of the head, where the original charge can be seen. Tibet, 19th century 23 x 17 cm

Estimate
€500 - €600
Result
€837
Buyer's premium
29%
Citipati head in copper, partially gilded and worked in repoussé. The mouth is wide open with a large dentition, the eye sockets are large and hollow, and the forehead is adorned with an ovoid urna worked in repoussé. At the back, a removable round plate secured by a leather cord allows access to the inside of the head, where the original charge can be seen. Tibet, 19th century 23 x 17 cm
Sale Tuesday 27 June 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
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