A TIBETAN CARVED GILT WOOD AND OPENWORK WOOD SUTRA COVER WITH PARCEL GILDING 16th/17th century or earlier With three main seated figures in elaborate niches, numerous subsidiary figures among scrollwork, multiple lobed borders, one end carved and incorporating a Sanskrit letter, underside enameled red. H: 10 1/4, W: 27 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.