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A gilt-bronze repoussé ‘Samvara and Vajravarahi’ rectangular
413 plaque
222 | Bonhams Tibetan, 15th / 16th century
The central archway encircled by beaded borders and engulfed in flames,
flanked by further eight Tantric sculptures, each depicting Samvara
embracing his consort Vajravarahi in yab-yum position, his other arms
holding a flaming torch and drums whilst standing above a lotus
pedestal, divided by vertical pillars with floral decoration.
32.8cm wide.
HK$50,000 - 80,000
US$6,500 - 10,000

西藏 十五/十六世紀 銅鎏金錘疊勝樂金剛飾板

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Two rare gilt-bronze ‘Maitreya’ plaques
Yunnan, Nanzhao/Dali Kingdom, 11th / 12th century
Seated with legs pendent on a lotus pedestal in front of a flaming
mandorla, each of the Bodhisattvas wearing a loose robe and with curly
hair neatly tied in a knot, the hands in mudra and eyes downcast in
meditation.
5.1cm high. (2).
HK$30,000 - 50,000
US$3,900 - 6,500

南詔/大理國 十一/十二世紀 銅彌勒扣飾兩件