Large Crystal and Gold Stupa with Four Seated Buddhas. 19th century A.D. or earlier. A carved rock crystal tiered model stupa with sheet gold fittings; the crystal segments with circumferential recesses to accept gold wire inserts, the applied floral motifs with filigree and granulation detailing, repoussé geometric ornament; base with rectangular plaques depicting a repoussé facing Buddha. 3.1 kg total, 21.5 cm high (8 1/2 in.) Acquired 1979. Private Asian collection, Japan. ‘Buckingham Collection’, the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert. Accompanied by a copy of Nik Douglas's collection cataloguing document, thee pages of collectors illustrations and notes with price (US$160,000). Accompanied by Scholarly Note TL 05430 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11210-188548. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

Fine condition; finial absent.