Gandharan miniature copper vessel

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An exquisite Gandharan miniature copper vessel, the extremely fine-walled body decorated with a repeated lotus petal motif to the upper and lower sections; a braided design around the waist of the vessel; intact, with verdigris patina and some accretions evident.
Stock Number:
x9258
$ 350.00

Description

An exquisite Gandharan miniature copper vessel, the extremely fine-walled body decorated with a repeated lotus petal motif to the upper and lower sections; a braided design around the waist of the vessel; intact, with verdigris patina and some accretions evident.

The last images showing the piece once cleaned by a conservator.

Origin:

Circa 3rd century A.D. North India.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.0 cm / Diameter: 4.2 cm.