7.3" Antique Chinese or Tibetan Gold Gilt Bronze Repousse Round Box with SHIVA

Description

Antique Chinese or Tibetan Gold Gilt Bronze Repousse Round Box with SHIVA
.
From a local estate auction selling the
estate of a Minnesota Collector
.
2 Piece Round Container or Box m
ade of Thin
Bronze with Gold Gilt Decorations.
With High Relief Repousse designs of the God Shiva the Destroyer on the Lid.
Also depicting, Horses, Dogs & other Animals among Scrolling Vines & Flowers.
Accented with Greek Key Borders & Auspicious Objects.
Exact origin unknown, likely from South Western China, Tibet or the Himalayas.
Exact age
unknown, possibly 17th to early 19th Century
.
Approx.  7.3
" x wide x 5.4" tall.
1 pound, 3.75 ounces total.
Fair overall condition for it's age:
With heavy use wear, tarnish, scratches
several small dents, bends
& gilt losses
.
Also, it has possible small repairs & 2 small drilled holes on the edge of the lid
.
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