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18 | Bonhams A gilt copper alloy figure of Manjushri
Tibet, 15th/16th century
Inset with semi-precious stones; with hands joined in the gesture of
explication, the left hand holds a silver wire stem supporting the sutra by his
left shoulder and a small sword rising from a stylized flower by his right.
5 3/4 in. (14.6cm) high
$5,000 - 8,000

Compare the present lot with two figures of Tara and one Vajradhara sold
at Christie’s, New York, 22 March 2011, lot 314; 21 March 2012, lot 827;
and 19 March 2013, lot 409, respectively.

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A gilt copper alloy ghanta and vajra
Tibet, circa 15th century
The bell cast with alternating royal emblems and kirtimukha linked by issuing
swags between bands of vajras, with letters in Lantsa script ensconced in lotus
petals on the shoulder, the copper grip with smoothed heads surmounted by a
tiara and eight-pronged vajra finial; the paired vajra with lotus grip.
Ghanta: 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm) high; Vajra: 5 5/8 (14.2 cm) long
$3,000 - 4,000

Similar pairings have sold at Sotheby’s, New York, 20 March 2013, lot 258 and
Christie’s, New York, 21 March 2001, lot 105 and 22 March 2000, lot 112.

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A gilt copper figure of Khedrubje Geleg Palzang
Tibet, 17th/18th century
Seated on a broad-leafed lotus and stamen pedestal, the Panchen Lama
rests his left hand on a manuscript, his right raised in the teaching
gesture, the hems of his robes with incised floral patterns; a Tibetan
inscription on the reverse reads: mkhas grub dge legs dpal bzang la na
mo; “the learned and accomplished Gelek Palsang”.
5 in. (12.6 cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000