Description: A LARGE TIBETAN PAINTED STUCCO PORTRAIT HEAD OF A LAMA PROBABLY GYANTSE MONASTERY, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
The large painted stucco head depicting a lama, eyes wide open, with a peaceful and benevolent smile. Together with a fitted wooden base.
22cm high, 20cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, 2013.
Condition Report: Condition:
Old wear to the polychrome and gilding, possibly repainted and gilded in the past. Some minor losses, including to the edge of one ear. Some evidence of some minor old repairs including the the other ear. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.