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Two bone apron ornaments of Vishvarupa and Four bone apron ornaments of chitipati
Vajrayogini Tibet, 19th century
Nepal and Tibet, 19th century 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), the largest
Both superbly carved, the Tibetan leaf of Vajrayogini with an attendant $1,000 - 1,500
dakini below and Vajrasattva above; The Nepalese leaf of Vishvarupa
with Devi (possibly) kneeling between his legs, his faces framed by a Provenance
fantastic aureole, Shadakshari above, and Varaha with Bhudevi below; Private English Collection, 1970s/80s-present
with attached associated bone mala.
6 1/4 in. (16 cm), the larger 46
$3,000 - 5,000 Four bone apron ornaments
Tibet, 19th century
Provenance Three with dakinis, one of Chakrasamvara Sahaja Heruka intricately
Private English Collection, 1970s/80s-present carved with the divine couple standing on two prone figures splayed
across a lotus throne supported by Vajrayogini, above sits Buddha
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Five bone apron ornaments 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), the largest
Tibet, 19th century $2,000 - 3,000
Of various styles and signs of ritual use, featuring Ganapati, three
dakinis, and Vajrasattva. Provenance
6 in. (15.2 cm), the largest Private English Collection, 1970s/80s-present
$2,000 - 3,000

Provenance
Private English Collection, 1970s/80s-present

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