Sale 09AS01 | Lot 16

Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Figure of Mahakala

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art
Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Figure of  Mahakala

Lot Details

Lot 16
Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Figure of Mahakala
18th/19th Century
Standing in a striding position, the right arm raised to hold a sword, dressed in long necklaces and armbands, with a snake draped over the shoulders, the fierce face set with a crown between curled snake-form earrings. Height 5 inches.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $906 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Gilt wear.
Attached to later wood base.
Tip of right forefinger missing.
Has silver inlaid eyes and detailing to skirt.


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Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $906 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 10am EDT
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