Country Group: The Himalayas (Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia and Other)

Item id: 8213

16thC Nepalese copper yantra with solid-cast turtle feet. Two feet slightly loose but overall in exceptional condition. Large at 6 1/2 inches wide at the feet and 8 inches at the tallest point when on the custom display stand. Beautiful incised work and small turquoise stone in center. Visually powerful piece and very carefully sculpted. Can find no comparable examples. Appears as if the top sphere. Just below dome is sealed--may have something inside it--no way to tell for sure.