11th May, 2022 10:00
Asian Works of Art
75
A NEWARI PRIEST'S HAT, PROBABLY PATAN, NEPAL, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY
A NEWARI PRIEST'S HAT, PROBABLY PATAN, NEPAL, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY
of domed form, the red felt with applique copper gilt and silver decoration, including the flaming jewels, a stupa, and apsaras, with bud finial 15.5cm high approx. For illustrations of similar hats worn by priests in Patan, see Ars Orientalis, vol.47: http://dx.doi.org/10.3998/ars.13441566.0047.012
Sold for £550
A NEWARI PRIEST'S HAT, PROBABLY PATAN, NEPAL, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY
of domed form, the red felt with applique copper gilt and silver decoration, including the flaming jewels, a stupa, and apsaras, with bud finial 15.5cm high approx. For illustrations of similar hats worn by priests in Patan, see Ars Orientalis, vol.47: http://dx.doi.org/10.3998/ars.13441566.0047.012
Auction: Asian Works of Art, 11th May, 2022
