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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA
9TH CENTURY
standing in tribhanga on a lotus pedestal with a long rod from
the base, with the left hand held in vitarkamudra and the right
hand held to one side possibly holding a partially missing long
curled lotus stem, the large bloom resting on one shoulder,
draped in a flowing dhoti tied with a sash at the waist, the
face rendered with a gentle expression, framed by large hoop
earrings and a jewelled tiara, wood stand
(2)
13.5 cm, 5¼ in.
£ 20,000-30,000
HK$ 203,000-304,000 US$ 25,900-38,800
九世紀 鎏金銅度母立像
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF SITATAPATR
QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
cast seated in dhyanasana on a lotus pedestal base with
cloth draped down the front, the left hand clutching a chatra,
the body adorned with elaborate jewellery, wrapped with
a bellowing celestial scarf around the shoulders and arms,
the face of a benevolent expression framed by pendulous
earrings and surmounted by an elaborate five-point diadem
surrounding a high chignon, traces of polychrome
(2)
16.5 cm, 6½ in.
£ 15,000-25,000
HK$ 152,000-254,000 US$ 19,400-32,300
清乾隆 鎏金銅大白傘蓋佛母坐像
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