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Two gilt copper alloy repoussé 'buddha and attendants' medallion, — Two gilt copper alloy repoussé 'buddha and attendants' medallion, Central Asia, possibly Khocho, 7th - 8th century 七至八世紀 中亞 或為高昌 鎏金銅錘鍱佛陀牌

Two gilt copper alloy repoussé 'buddha and attendants' medallion,

Two gilt copper alloy repoussé 'buddha and attendants' medallion, Central Asia, possibly Khocho, 7th - 8th century 七至八世紀 中亞 或為高昌 鎏金銅錘鍱佛陀牌

This Central Asian gilt copper alloy repoussé medallion from the 7th-8th century, possibly from Khocho, depicts Buddha with attendants in fine metalwork. The piece represents sophisticated Buddhist artistic traditions along the Silk Road during this period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Monochrome

May 25, 2023

Estimate: $200,000 – $400,000

Lot 308

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Two gilt copper alloy repoussé 'buddha and attendants' medallion,, Two gilt copper alloy repoussé 'buddha and attendants' medallion, Central Asia, possibly Khocho, 7th - 8th century 七至八世紀 中亞 或為高昌 鎏金銅錘鍱佛陀牌

This Central Asian gilt copper alloy repoussé medallion from the 7th-8th century, possibly from Khocho, depicts Buddha with attendants in fine metalwork. The piece represents sophisticated Buddhist artistic traditions along the Silk Road during this period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, Medallion, Spiritual, Medieval, Religious, Repoussé, Buddhist art, Ornamental, Central Asian, Gilt Copper Alloy