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Lot 70

A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, 18th Century

A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, 18th Century
Lot 70 Details
A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, 18th Century

十八世纪 汉藏 铜鎏金大黑天

The protector deity in its wrathful form as the primordial Vajradhara, the supreme essence of all Buddhas, standing in pratyalidhasana and holding a vajra chopper and skull cup
with stand height 7.7 in — 19.5 cm
figure height 6.1 in — 15.5 cm
41.8 oz. — 1300 grams

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $4,920
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A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, 18th Century
  • A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, 18th Century
  • A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, 18th Century
  • A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, 18th Century
  • A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, 18th Century
Note:

Compare with a related gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, 18th century, sold at Bonhams London, 15 May 2014, lot 314.
Another Mahakala figure, 17th century, can be found at the Royal Ontario Museum, illustrated in 'Wisdom and Compassion: The Sacred Art of Tibet' by M. Rhie and R. Thurman, New York, 1996, pl.111.

Bonhams London, 15 May 2014, lot 314
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