Description:
Gilt-bronze Figure of Yamantaka, Tibetan China, 19th century, standing in alidhasana with his consort embraced in two of his multiple arms radiating around him, painted details in red, set on an oval lotus throne, with a portable shrine wrapped in silk fabric and glazed sides, figure ht. 2 3/8 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
in good condition, minor rusting and soiling to figure, wear to silk fabric of shrine.
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Suhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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