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Asian Art Auction

December 01, 2014

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LOT 75

Lot 75

Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibeto-Chinese, 17th/18th Century

Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibeto-Chinese, 17th/18th Century
Lot 75 Details
Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibeto-Chinese, 17th/18th Century

Finely cast, 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 $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $10,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibeto-Chinese, 17th/18th Century
  • Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibeto-Chinese, 17th/18th Century
Provenance:

Property of a Taiwanese-Canadian Collector.

Note:

A similar figure was sold at Sotheby's Australia, October 27, lot 154.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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