A CHINESE GILT TIBETAN PROTECTIVE ORNAMENT

拍品描述

Weighing 40 grams with dimensions of 6 cm in length and 4 cm in width, this finely wrought Tibetan-style adornment showcases a fierce carved guardian deity face as its focal motif. Burnished gilt covers most surfaces, while subtle reddish pigment accents detail flame-shaped crests, arched brows and facial contours to amplify the imposing expression. Elaborate scrolling cloud and foliate carvings extend symmetrically from both sides of the mask, presenting rich layered relief textures. Meticulous metalwork and symbolic apotropaic design grant the piece strong devotional significance. Compact and intricately detailed, it makes a distinguished inclusion for curated collections of Chinese Himalayan gilt Buddhist decorative accessories.

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