Singing bowl - Brass - 1990-2000 - Full picture scripture

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Nepalese brass singing bowl, hand-forged by traditional Nepali craftsmen, completely intact with no cracks, dents or repairs, dating to 1990–2000, measures 10 cm in width, 5 cm in height and 4 cm in depth, with a warm patina and intricate engravings of the God of Wealth inside and around, not supplied with a stand.

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The brass singing bowl is hand-forged by traditional Nepali craftsmen. It is completely intact without cracks, dents or repairs. The brass surface has a uniform and soft matte old patina. The color is warm and moist, with only minor storage scratches and no large-scale blackening and corrosion. The mouth of the bowl is It is wide, thick and round, with regular contours and no chipping. The forged metal surface is smooth and delicate, with a natural brushed texture. A richly detailed seated statue of the God of Wealth is engraved in the center of the bowl. The main statue is evenly surrounded by eight figures, each with a clone of the God of Wealth. The outer ring A full circle of regular and continuous Tibetan mantras is arranged. The internal and external patterns are deeply and clearly carved, with clear layers and no wear and tear. The outer wall of the bowl is surrounded by a full circle of uninterrupted vertical rows of Tibetan scriptures. The bottom of the bowl is also individually carved with a small yellow inscription with an auspicious cloud border. The statue of the God of Wealth is fully carved on the inside and outside of the bowl, with complex and gorgeous decorations; the supporting round cushions are made of red silk, with gold thread three-dimensional embroidery on the surface of lotus and auspicious cloud patterns. The contrast between red and gold is bright, and the edges are neatly trimmed. The fabric is not off-line, faded or damaged.

The brass singing bowl is hand-forged by traditional Nepali craftsmen. It is completely intact without cracks, dents or repairs. The brass surface has a uniform and soft matte old patina. The color is warm and moist, with only minor storage scratches and no large-scale blackening and corrosion. The mouth of the bowl is It is wide, thick and round, with regular contours and no chipping. The forged metal surface is smooth and delicate, with a natural brushed texture. A richly detailed seated statue of the God of Wealth is engraved in the center of the bowl. The main statue is evenly surrounded by eight figures, each with a clone of the God of Wealth. The outer ring A full circle of regular and continuous Tibetan mantras is arranged. The internal and external patterns are deeply and clearly carved, with clear layers and no wear and tear. The outer wall of the bowl is surrounded by a full circle of uninterrupted vertical rows of Tibetan scriptures. The bottom of the bowl is also individually carved with a small yellow inscription with an auspicious cloud border. The statue of the God of Wealth is fully carved on the inside and outside of the bowl, with complex and gorgeous decorations; the supporting round cushions are made of red silk, with gold thread three-dimensional embroidery on the surface of lotus and auspicious cloud patterns. The contrast between red and gold is bright, and the edges are neatly trimmed. The fabric is not off-line, faded or damaged.

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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Full picture scripture
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass
Country of origin
Nepal
Height
5 cm
Width
10 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1990-2000
Hong KongVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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