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A BLACK STONE FIGURE OF PANJARNATA MAHAKALA Tibeto-Chinese, 14th Century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- black stone
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13386.
Provenance
Peaceful Wind Gallery, New Mexico, acquired early 1990s.
Condition
Wear and accretion throughout. With scattered losses to skull crown, hair, proper left thumb, proper left foot and torso of supine figure. With accretion and areas of scattered minute losses throughout. Verso incised with Sanskrit seed syllable "Evam".
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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
Compare the current work with another black stone Pajarnata Mahakala in the Potala Collection, see U. von Schroeder, Buddhist Sculptures in Tibet, Vol. II, Hong Kong, 2001, p. 902, pl. 211A.