~ STUPA made of a silvery copper alloy decorated with orange-red coral and malachite cabochons, formed by three superposed elements resting on a high stepped base confined by small columns and Atlantean lions, the body of the reliquary surmounted by the harmika bordered by flames, the whole decorated with jewels bordered by flames, pendulums and lotus panels. (Some inlays missing). Mongolia, late 19th century. A SILVER PLATED COPPER ALLOY, CORAL AND MALACHITE STUPA, MONGOLIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY. HIGH. 24.5 CM (9 5/8 IN.
)PROVENANCE- William

Doyle Galleries Inc., New York, 2000 based on
family
tradition
. - "Ann and Gordon Getty Collection FA#1992-178" based on a label stuck under the stupa.