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November 28, 2016

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LOT 68

Lot 68

A Very Rare Gilt and Polychrome Bronze Figure of White Tara, Tibet, 18th/19th Century

A Very Rare Gilt and Polychrome Bronze Figure of White Tara, Tibet, 18th/19th Century
Lot 68 Details
A Very Rare Gilt and Polychrome Bronze Figure of White Tara, Tibet, 18th/19th Century

清十八/十九世紀 珍稀藏傳銅鎏金上彩白度母

Finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with beaded rims, her right hand lowered in varada and her left hand raised in vitarka mudra holding the stem of a lotus bud issuing from the base and rising up to her shoulder, a corresponding lotus flower at her right shoulder, wearing a diaphanous dhoti
height 7.1" — 18 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $19,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Very Rare Gilt and Polychrome Bronze Figure of White Tara, Tibet, 18th/19th Century
  • A Very Rare Gilt and Polychrome Bronze Figure of White Tara, Tibet, 18th/19th Century
  • A Very Rare Gilt and Polychrome Bronze Figure of White Tara, Tibet, 18th/19th Century
Provenance:

Private Toronto collection, acquired in Hong Kong during 1980s

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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