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A RARE THANGKA OF KURUKULLA The deity depicted in a rare eight-armed form, seated in
18th/19th century vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus pedestal, the face with three
Distemper on cloth, 98 x 68.3cm (38 5/8 x 26 7/8in); with silk mounts: eyes and a ferocious expression, the red flaming hair flowing upward,
188 x 100cm (74 x 39 1/2in). the primary hands extended across the knees, the others stretched
outward and holding a bow and an arrow, a kartika and a looped rope,
£10,000 - 15,000 the deity wearing elaborate jewellery and clad in coloured garments
CNY88,000 - 130,000 finely detailed with floral scrolls and rosettes, surrounded by further
emanations of Kurukulla and a variety of retinue deities.
十八/十九世紀 作明佛母唐卡
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.

