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2029 PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE PROPERTY FROM THE XANADU
A NECROMANCER’S BONE ENSEMBLE EUROPEAN COLLECTION, ACQUIRED GALLERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Nepal, 17th/18th century EARLY 1980S TO MID 1990S
With arm bands, apron, and belt abundant 2033
with auspicious symbols and deities associated 2031 A PIECED BRONZE STUPA
with the Chakrasmavara tantra; framed. A CLAY TSA-TSA AND TWO WOOD Sri Lanka, 18th/19th century
37 x 26in (94 x 66 cm) dimensions of frame ALTAR ITEMS The bell-shaped garbhaya raised on a
$4,000 - 6,000 Tibet, 18th/19th century stepped base and surmounted by a square
The first, 18th century, molded with Amitayus harmika supporting a conical spire (koth
Compare with another bone apron ensemble (chipped); the second, a 19th-century keralla), some sections accented with
sold at Bonhams, New York, 14 September lacquered wood offering with Amitayus rising engraved foliate bands (wear).
2015, lot 70. from a kalasa (wear); the third, a 19th century 13in (33cm) high
wood stem cup (wear). $1,000 - 1,500
Provenance 4 1/2in (11.2cm) height of tsa-tsa
collection of Henry Algernun Georg Earl $1,000 - 1,500 Provenance
Percy. M.P. (1879-1909), Under-Secretary for Acquired in London, 1986-87
India & Foreign Affairs PROPERTY FROM THE EMMANUEL
Sotheby’s, London, 11 October 1990, lot 12 GRAN FAMILY COLLECTION 2034
private European collection A PAIR OF GOLD CHAMPA EARRINGS
2032 Vietnam, Tap Nam period, 12th century
PROPERTY FROM THE XANADU A GROUP OF INDIAN AND SOUTHEAST Each large hoop encircled by six repoussé
GALLERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ASIAN METALWORK convex disks, with a small central boss
Including a 19th century Indian steel katar attached to the perimeter of a wide gold band
2030 with gilt koftgari-decorated handle; a open to the top (some encrustation).
THREE DEVOTIONAL OBJECTS miniature figure of Krishna; a tribal warrior 1 1/4in (3.2cm) diameter
Tibet, 18th/19th century on horseback; a polychrome lacquered $1,500 - 2,000
The larger gau with plaques depicting the metal bowl; a Thai trapezoidal bell; and an
ashtamangala and kirtimukha; the smaller gau assembled group of nine Burmese bird-form PROPERTY FROM THE ELISABETH
with intricate dragons climbing pillars and a weights. [14] BRUENING COLLECTION
printed paper image of the Buddha (with red $800 - 1,200
cloth cover); the clay tsa-tsa of Vajrabhairava 2035W
with Vajravetali. A LARGE GILT WOOD JAMBUPATI
6, 4 1/4 and 3 1/2in (15.5, 10.8 and 9cm) high BUDDHA
$2,000 - 3,000 Burma, 19th century
The massive figure in royal attire with flame-
like panels issuing from his crown, arms,
and legs as he sits in bhumisparsa mudra,
adorned with gilt and red over black lacquer
with colored glass inserts (wear, losses).
60 1/4in (153cm) high
$2,500 - 4,000
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