Carved Wood Finial, Tibetan China, possibly for a staff, the octagonal bottom shaft decorated with an openwork geometric design surmounted with an upturned double lotus throne, a carved double vajra in the middle, the top decorated with two human heads and a skull in tiers with an upright vajra on top, gilt and partially painted, with a Plexiglas stand, finial ht. 9 7/8 in.
Estimate $600-800

in good condition with some loss of paints, surface dirt, and gilt loss.


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