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A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF BUDDHA A COPPER ALLOY VAJRA AND GHANTA
Nagapattinam, 14th-16th century Tibet, circa 15th century
3in (7.2cm) high The small vajra ‘thunderbolt’ of standard shape and four prongs; the
ghanta bell well-rubbed and displaying traces of solder connecting the
$1,000 - 1,500 vajra-shaped handle; together with a small rattle formed by a tapered
Though with raised edges rubbed and worn from centuries handle supporting a small globe adorned in opposing repousse shou
medallions; and a similar rattle terminating in a smaller ball shaped bell.
of adoration, the figure retains the stylistic registers of a rare
Nagapattinam seated Buddha, such as the rectangular plinth, the [4]
‘half lotus’ posture, the robe arranged with the right pectoral bare and 6 3/4in (17.1cm) height of ghanta exclusive of clapper
a long hem draped over the left shoulder terminating near the navel,
the broad shoulders, the robust facial type, and the flame ushnisha. $2,000 - 3,000
Compare these characteristics to a 13th-century example from
Nagapattinam in the British Museum (Acc.#1928, 1016.14). Provenance
Estate of Barbara Adams (1931-2016), Washington DC
Provenance
Estate of Barbara Adams (1931-2016), Washington DC
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A TURQUOISE-INSET SILVER ALLOY ALTAR PIECE
Tibet, 19th/20th century
Possibly a candlestick comprised of a wide drip pan and raised atop a
tapered cylindrical base, adorned in raised relief auspicious emblems.
5 3/4in (14.6cm) high
$600 - 800
Provenance
Estate of Barbara Adams (1931-2016), Washington DC

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