Asian Art Auction

November 30, 2015

LOT 83

Lot 83

Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibet

Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibet
Lot 83 Details
Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibet

銅鎏金大黑天

Striding in pratyalidha on a prostrate figure of an elephant-headed deity on a separate lotus base, with the principal right hand holding a vajra chopper and left with a skull bowl, the wrathful face surmounted by flame-like red hair behind the skull crown

height 6.5" — 16.5 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $3,360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

A similar example was sold at Sotheby’s Australia, October 27, 2009, lot 154

類似一例售於澳洲蘇富比2009年10月27日,拍品編號154。

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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