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A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.
Estimate
50 000 - 75 000 SEK

Rectangular shape, with wide side wings, inlayed in silver and gold in the 'Koft-Gari technique showing tendrils and spirals on the front and back, the front is enhanced with decoration in gold. Measure 22x11 cm. A key accompanies that does not seem to fit. Length 26 cm.

Provenance

From the Collection of Christer R. Christensson, born 1941. Christers work life took him across the globe a fact that has shaped his Art collection. When we asked Christer about the reason for collecting art, motorcycles, cars and locks, his eyes light up and he talks passionately of the fantastic collaboration between function and form. An object being a sculptural artwork at the same time it has a function.

Purchased in Lhasa in 1984.

Literature

To read more about Tibetan locks, see Martina Pall, The Asian Padlock, objects from the Schell Collection Graz, p. 84-117, compare with locks of this type p. 103.

For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.
A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.
A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.
A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.
A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.
A Shokpa-shaped lock, inlaid with silver threads, Tibet, 19th century. 'Ashtamangala'.

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