PORTICO FOR HANGING A BELL, in the form of a temple... Lot 241

PORTICO FOR HANGING A BELL, in the form of a temple door, in copper with filigree decoration of scrolls punctuated by flowers inlaid with coral, turquoise and hard stone cabochons, at the base, uprights and lintel; the upper part, flaring to support the roof, alternating divinities in coral cabochons and palmettes in turquoise and coral on a background of filigree scrolls, the coral tile roof, topped by a ridge bearing five small stupas. With bronze bell. Nepal-Tibet, late 19th-early 20th century (Small accidents and missing parts) H. 55 cm x W. 38 cm x D. 17 cm