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19th/20th C. Repoussé Silver Box Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India
$730
£554
€638.33
CA$1,031.37
A$1,105.10
CHF 592.81
MX$13,090.07
NOK 7,477.95
SEK 6,841.17
DKK 4,768.37
About the Item
Repoussé Silver Box with Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India
Late 19th–Early 20th Century
Two pieces, the top and bottom, fit securely for a total weight of 58 grams.
A striking and intricately detailed silver box featuring a high-relief repoussé figure of a mythological guardian, likely created in Tibet or South India in the late 19th to early 20th century. The stylized, muscular creature—part lion, part serpent—appears coiled and alert, adorned with ceremonial jewelry and scaled body armor, possibly representing a snow lion, makara, or yali—beings revered for their protective and auspicious powers in both Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
The lid lifts to reveal a finely chased interior, bordered with scrolling lotus and foliate designs. The base rests on three rounded, felted feet, suggesting the piece was designed for placement on a domestic altar, ritual surface, or vanity table. Crafted using traditional repoussé and chasing techniques, the silver surface shows a deep patina that enhances its sculptural richness and age.
Though unmarked, the craftsmanship and iconography align with Tibetan ritual silverwork or South Indian devotional objects—regions where such mythic forms were revered and incorporated into both sacred and daily use.
A compelling object for collectors of Asian silver, devotional art, or esoteric mythology.
Dimensions:
Approx. 3.25 in. wide x 2.5 in. deep x 1.5 in. high
Material:
Unmarked but tests as high-grade silver
Condition:
Excellent antique condition; surface wear and patina consistent with age
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th C. /20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: T33601stDibs: LU2592345283532
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