10-12-201310-12-2013
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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October 12, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva

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$2,520$2,100
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2678BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 12, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva, Nepal, 19th century or earlier, possibly Tara, seated in rajalilasana with her right palm resting on the ground by her hip, her left hand holding a lotus stalk to her shoulder, adorned with beaded jewelry, circular earrings, and a three-leaf tiara, with her hair tied up in two topknots, ht. 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

repair to flower, traces of repair on base, encrustation, all inlay missing


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Keywords

Nepal