Tibetan Copper Gao with Buddhist Symbols and Semi-Precious Stones

A Tibetan repousse copper and silver Gao, 18th-19th century,…
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A Tibetan repousse copper and silver Gao, 18th-19th century, inset with semi-precious stones, finely decorated with the eight Buddhist precious symbols, a mask of Kirtimukha at the base, 15 cm high

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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