Nepalese Plaque Depicting Yak Facing Right, Based

A yak, mid-charge, with copper flesh and gilded hair streaming behind.

This copper plaque, with paint, shows a yak facing right and comes from Nepal, dated in the record to the late 19th or early 20th century. The yak is an animal central to Himalayan life, providing transport, wool and food. The yak here is modeled in relief, with curved horns, an open red mouth and a thick mane that sweeps back in layers. A dark band wraps the body, and the surface glows gold against black and red details.

About sixteen inches wide, on a base. All muscle and momentum.