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WHITE JADE VAJRA
A LAPIS LAZULI FIGURE OF
QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH HEVAJRA
CENTURY
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
It is carved and pierced in the form of a
vajra with well defined details. The stone is The deity is carved standing above two
of an even pale greenish-white tone. demon figures, with four faces and six pairs
3 ¬ in. (9.1 cm.) long of arms, his principal hands embracing
his consort Nairatmya at his front in
HK$80,000-120,000 alidhasana depicted with her legs wrapped
US$11,000-16,000 around Hevraja’s waist. Both figures are
adorned with a crown detailed with skulls,
清十八/十九世紀 青白玉金剛杵 supported on an ivory stand carved with
bats flying amidst swirling clouds.
6 Ω in. (16.3 cm.) high, ivory stand
HK$180,000-250,000
US$24,000-32,000
清乾隆 青金石喜金剛立像
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