Asian Art

October 1621, 2021
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LOT 236

Lot 236

A Silvered Bronze Figure of Vajravarahi, Tibet, 14th/15th Century

A Silvered Bronze Figure of Vajravarahi, Tibet, 14th/15th Century
Lot 236 Details
A Silvered Bronze Figure of Vajravarahi, Tibet, 14th/15th Century

十四/十五世纪 西藏 嵌银铜金刚亥母 带座

The female deity depicted with fangs and dancing on one foot, her right hand grasping a kartika (flaying knife) and her left hand carrying a kapala (skull cup); mounted on a wood stand
height 3.7 in — 9.5 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $3,300
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A Silvered Bronze Figure of Vajravarahi, Tibet, 14th/15th Century
  • A Silvered Bronze Figure of Vajravarahi, Tibet, 14th/15th Century
Provenance:

Purchased from Empire Antiques, New York, in the 1990s

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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