Gilt-copper Alloy Repousse Figure of Bhurkumkuta

Description:

Gilt-copper Alloy Repousse Figure of Bhurkumkuta, Tibet, 18th/19th century, three-headed and six-armed, jeweled and dressed in a tiger skin skirt, chased details including "wang" character on reverse, (missing headdress and ritual implements),mounted on a modern stand, overall ht. 8 7/8 in.

Provenance: A private collection acquired some time ago from several New England galleries.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

multiple dents, gilt losses, headdress and ritual implements missing, soldered lines visible with crevices, chips to fingers.


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