Lot 36
  • 36

Statuette de Begtsé en bronze doré Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • gilt bronze
debout en pratyalidhasana sur un socle lotiforme, piétinant un cheval et un démon couchés, la main droite levée brandissant une épée enflammée au-dessus de la tête, équipé d'une armure cuirassée délicatement sculptée, le visage aux yeux globuleux surmonté d'une couronne à crânes réduits, la bouche ouverte s'apprêtant à mordre un coeur tenu dans la main gauche, scellée

Condition

The figure and stand are finely and heavily cast, and richly gilt, the base is sealed. There is overall very light wear to the gilding, otherwise in overall good condition.
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