十五世紀 西藏丹薩替寺鎏金銅嵌寶四臂天女像

喜瑪拉雅藝術資源網編號13438

As visible in the catalogue photo, there is general surface wear and scratching and losses to several inlaid stones. Minor oxidisation. There is a loss to one of the tangs on the reverse.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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此類鎏金銅供養天女像，曾於丹薩替寺裝點佛塔；1948年，攝影師梅爾（Pietry Francesco Mele）隨朱塞佩．圖齊（Giuseppe Tucci）進藏考察，所攝圖片中可見相類造像。圖片載於 Olaf Czaja 及 Adriana Proser，《Golden Visions of Densatil: A Tibetan Buddhist Monastery》，紐約，2014年，頁38-39。另有類例，見韓書力，《西藏藝術集粹》，台北，1995年，圖版106。