PF1317

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Lot 233
  • 233

Statuette de Chakrasamvara en bronze doré Tibet, XVE siècle

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description

  • gilt-bronze
debout en alidhasana sur une base lotiforme enlaçant sa parèdre, chaque pied écrasant un petit personnage se débattant, ses douze bras rayonnant autour de lui et tenant ses attributs, le vajra, la cloche ghanta et le kapala en argent ; scellé

Condition

The figures are cast separately and are in overall very good original condition. There is some light wear to the gilding and part of the attribute in the main figure's sixth hand is missing. The figures are finely cast. The base is sealed. There are the remains of a textile label with tibetan inscription on the back of the base.
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