Asian Art I - 17th May 2016
Lot 76
A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT BRONZE MODEL OF A WHITE MAHAKALA 18TH CENTURY Standing on the backs of two...
Estimate £10,000 - £15,000
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A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT BRONZE MODEL OF A WHITE MAHAKALA
18TH CENTURY
Standing on the backs of two prostrate elephant-headed figures, his six arms extended and holding his various attributes, his hair flaming and adorned with a five-pointed crown, with ribbons and jewels draped about his robes, his face with a ferocious expression, the third eye bulging, all raised on a lotus base, 18.3cm. (2)
Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, p.210, no.200 for another figure of White Mahakala.