Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

LOT 42

Lot 42

Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibet, 18th/19th Century

Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibet, 18th/19th Century
Lot 42 Details
Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibet, 18th/19th Century

Striding in alidhasana on an elephant headed prostrate servant above a beaded lotus base, the six arms variously holding a skull cup and flaying knife, wearing jewellery made of chopped-off human heads and a tiger skin skirt as well as elephant skin cape
height 9.3" — 23.5 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

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

Lot Report

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Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibet, 18th/19th Century
  • Gilt Bronze Figure of Mahakala, Tibet, 18th/19th Century
Provenance:

Private Toronto Collection

Note:

A similar example sold in Bonhams San Francisco, June 29, 2009, lot 8030. Another sold in Christie’s London, November 12, 2010, lot 1237.

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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