Sale 0103191 | Lot 27

Tibetan Gilt-Copper Alloy Figure of Vajrasattva 16th Century

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art
Tibetan Gilt-Copper Alloy Figure of Vajrasattva 16th Century

Lot Details

Lot 27
Tibetan Gilt-Copper Alloy Figure of Vajrasattva 16th Century
16th Century
Cast as a single piece, the figure sits on a double lotus with beaded edging below and string edging above; his dhoti is gathered in pleats, originally inlaid with silver wirework and coral and turquoise cabochon serve as highlights. The casting is quite crisp and the gilding remains bright; base opened. Height 7 7/8 inches (20 cm).

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $1,800 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Silver wirework missing; base open; otherwise no real condition problems.

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Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $1,800 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Mon, Mar 19, 2001 at 2pm EST
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