03-16-201803-16-2018
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3084BBoston
March 16, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Gilt-copper Alloy Figure of Mahakala

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$9,225$7,500
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 3084BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 16, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Gilt-copper Alloy Figure of Mahakala, Tibet, 18th/19th century, six-armed, trampling on an elephant-headed figure, with hides of elephant and tiger on his back, ht. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

extensive gilt loss, some surface dirt.


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