Lot 330
  • 330

Manjushri, Vajrasattva and Padmapani Copper alloy with polychrome and inlaid with copper and silver Tibet

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Manjushri, Vajrasattva and Padmapani
  • Copper alloy with polychrome and inlaid with copper and silver
  • height 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)

Provenance

Acquired in the 1970s/1980s

Condition

Stable overall condition. Accretion and wear throughout. Three main figures loose but stable. Crown element of Manjushri bent forward slightly. Two small holes near base of main figures. Loss to areas of base, as visible in catalogue illustration. Accretion throughout.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Catalogue Note

Cf. similar triads attributed to Western Tibet, see U. von Schroeder, Indo-Tibetan Bronzes, Hong Kong, 1981, pp. 176-7.