Bidspirit auction | Important Chinese Tibetan dragon head

Important Chinese Tibetan dragon head - Tibet 16th - 17th century - Tibetan Art, Buddhist Art. Material: Gilded repoussé copper. This impressive mask of Tibetan origin, crafted from repoussé (hammered) copper, is an exceptional example of Asian art, likely dating from the 16th or 17th century CE. Measuring 26.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, it is in excellent condition, allowing a clear appreciation of its masterful craftsmanship and ornamental details. Masks like this were used in religious ceremonies and ritual festivals in Tibet, particularly within the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition. These representations are believed to symbolize dharmapala guardians, protective deities, or manifestations of divine beings intended to ward off evil forces and protect temples, monks, and spiritual practitioners. Provenance: Important European private collection.