A VERY RARE AND SUPERB GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF PANJARNATA MAHAKALA YONGLE-XUANDE PERIOD (1403-1435) The protector deity is standing with a fierce expression holding a kartri and kapala in each of his hands. His bearded face is cast with the bulging third eye and his hair pulled into a flaming chignon secured with a foliate tiara set with skulls. The figure is further adorned with celestial scarves billowing across the shoulder and garland with snakes on the body, neck, crown and arm, his waist is encircled with an elaborate apron, fitted on a separate double-lotus stand cast with a supine figure on top. 11 in. (27.8 cm.) high Provenance Benny Rustenburg, Amsterdam, acquired prior to 1980 Acquired from above in 1989
A VERY RARE AND SUPERB GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF PANJARNATA MAHAKALA YONGLE-XUANDE PERIOD (1403-1435) The protector deity is standing with a fierce expression holding a kartri and kapala in each of his hands. His bearded face is cast with the bulging third eye and his hair pulled into a flaming chignon secured with a foliate tiara set with skulls. The figure is further adorned with celestial scarves billowing across the shoulder and garland with snakes on the body, neck, crown and arm, his waist is encircled with an elaborate apron, fitted on a separate double-lotus stand cast with a supine figure on top. 11 in. (27.8 cm.) high Provenance Benny Rustenburg, Amsterdam, acquired prior to 1980 Acquired from above in 1989
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
Testen Sie LotSearch und seine Premium-Features 7 Tage - ohne Kosten!
Lassen Sie sich automatisch über neue Objekte in kommenden Auktionen benachrichtigen.
Suchauftrag anlegen.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
