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Lot
Number
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B000014 |
| Lot
Title |
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Gilt Copper Figure of Vaishravana on a Snow Leopard |
| Date
of Origin |
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17th Century |
| Country
of Origin |
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Tibet |
| Material
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Gilt Copper |
| Measurements |
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H:6 1/8 ins. (15.6 cm), W: 5 1/2 ins. (14 cm) |
| Lot
Quantity |
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1 |
| Estimate |
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| Description:
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Description (guaranteed):
Seated on the back of a recumbant snow leopard in lalitasana, with jewel-spitting mongoose in left hand, right hand raised (originally to hold a victory banner), an offering bowl of jewels in front of him, all on a lotus base, remnants of pigment, unsealed.
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| Condition
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Condition:
Wear to gilding, scattered nicks, casting flaws and holes, particularly in the back, lacks victory banner.
Designation: Purchased from Sotheby's New York
Measurements: 6 1/8 ins. (15.6 cm.), width 5 1/2 ins. (14 cm.),
depth 3 1/2 ins. (8.8 cm.)
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