A PAIR OF TIBETAN CARVED, PARCEL GILT AND RED-LACQUERED WOOD SUTRA COVERS 16th/17th century or earlier Carved with losenges, triangles and scrolls, one short end of each carved, and possibly incorporating a Sanscrit letter, reverse painted with two rows of concentric circles. H: 6 in. L: 28 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.