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136 | BONHAMS A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
The Bodhisattva seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, the body clad
in ornately decorated long robes, the serene face topped with a crown
and shawl.
36cm (14 1/8in) high (2).
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY18,000 - 28,000
HK$22,000 - 33,000
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A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A MAHAKALA
19th century
The wrathful four-armed deity adorned with a skull crown, tiger skin
loin cloth and beaded jewellery, holding an attribute before him, cold
painted and gilt, gilt bronze lotus form stand. The figure18cm (7.1/8in)
high. (2).
£1,500 - 2,000
CNY14,000 - 18,000
HK$16,000 - 22,000
Provenance
A European private collection.
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF KUBERA
19th century
The pot-bellied deity of wealth seated upon a lotus petal throne,
holding a mongoose and jewel, adorned with a garland of flowers,
jewellery and five-pointed foliate tiara.
29cm (11.3/8in) high.
£1,500 - 2,000
CNY14,000 - 18,000
HK$16,000 - 22,000
