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A rare gilt-bronze figure of a ‘Bon’ Lama Four gilt-bronze Buddhist figures
Tibet, 18th century 18th/19th century
Finely cast seated on a a cushioned pedestal decorated with a central All gilt and some with inset turquoise, comprising: Palden Lhamo riding
symbol of dharmachakra and four wan motifs above wispy cloud and a mule above a sea of blood, holding a human head; Vajrapani holding a
geometric floral diaper ground, the high priest with legs crossed and vajra with ferocious facial expression; Amitayus seated holding a flask of
right hand in vitarkamudra and left holding holy scriptures, his serene holy water with both hands in a meditative pose; and White Tara seated
facial expression framed by a ceremonial headdress, wearing long flanked by utpala.
flowing robes incised at the hems. The tallest 17.9cm high. (4).
16cm high. HK$200,000 - 300,000
HK$30,000 - 50,000 US$26,000 - 39,000
US$3,900 - 6,500
清十八/十九世紀 銅鎏金佛像四組
西藏 清十八世紀 銅鎏金苯教喇嘛坐像

Bon is a branch of the Tibetan Vajrayana sect. The origins of Bon is
difficult to clearly ascertain, as much is derived from oral history, and the
earliest surviving documents referring to the religion date only from the
ninth and tenth centuries; while many of the recorded documents were
lost during the Buddhist suppression of indigenous beliefs and practices.

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