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A BRONZE FIGURE OF KALAJAMBHALA TIBET, 12TH / 13TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Brass
the deity standing in alidhasana with the right hand raised holding a kapala and left hand holding a mongoose, with plaited jatamukata adorned with snakes and Amoghasiddhi, wearing serpent and foliate garlands, trampling a supine figure underfoot atop a double lotus throne, with sealed baseplate
Provenance
The Cheng Huan, S.C. Collection, 1980s.
Condition
Wear and accretion overall. With lug at back of throne. Baseplate sealed but not original.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.