- 474
A BRONZE KILA AND STAND MONGOLIA, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bronze
the monumental kila adorned with semi-precious stones, auspicious symbols, and Sanskrit bija, with foliate and raised pearl details, with a repoussé figure of Parnashavari, the three-pointed dagger with double serpent motif adorned with makara heads
Provenance
Lubin Gallery, New York, early 1980s.
Condition
Wear, accretion and some losses to original stones throughout. Areas of cracking, bending and losses to the base element. Separately cast in multiple pieces. Upper element of kila missing.
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.
Catalogue Note
Monumental kila such as lots 474 and 475 are called 'mother kila' and would have originated in a temple environment. 'Mother kila' are considered the source repository of power for individual kila used as ritual objects by Tantric practitioners.
Compare lots 474 and 475 with another monumental 'Mother kila', see the exhibition catalogue Tantra, Hayward Gallery, London, 1971, p. 105, cat. no, 489.