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11 mai 2017

A gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara, Ming dynasty, 15th century

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Lot 179. A gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara, Ming dynasty, 15th century, 15.3 cm, 6 in. Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 GBP. Lot sold 50,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

cast seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus pedestal, with both hands crossed in prajnalinganabhinayamudra clasping avajra and ghanta, wearing an eight-leaf crown enclosing the high scrolling chignon set with a cintamani finial, the meditative face framed by large wheel-shaped earrings, wearing extravagant beaded jewellery and belt, a dhoti and a long celestial scarf draped across the shoulders and arms

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Londres, 10 mai 2017, 02:00 PM

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