A BRASS REPOUSSÉ BEER EWER

A BRASS REPOUSSÉ BEER EWER Tibet, late 19th century. The cylindrical body rising from a flat base to a partially reticulated crown, all finely executed in repoussé. Applied with lobed plaques enclosing lion masks and geometrical forms inlaid with hardstones, on a ground of scrolling foliage. Set to one side with a curved upright spout rising from the open mouth of a dragon and to the other with an intricately detailed handle also in the form of a dragon. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities, dents, and minuscule nicks here and there, few of the applied repoussé plaques missing. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Weight: 1886 g Dimensions: Height 37 cm Literature comparison: For a related beer ewer see the Global Nepali Museum, Accession No. 1930-102-14a,b.