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TIBET 18th CENTURY Large gilded bronze statue of Palden Lham…
See original version (French)
240
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TIBET 18th CENTURY Large gilded bronze statue of Palden Lham…
See original version (French)
Estimate €7,000 - €8,000
Voluntary lot
Description
TIBET
18th CENTURY
Large gilded bronze statue of Palden Lhamo, seated on her mule, brandishing a khatvanga and a kapala. The dharmapala, with a wrathful expression, is adorned with skulls and snakes. She is accompanied by her two followers leading her mount, Makaramukha and Simhamukha. The eyes of the deity, the mule and the attendes are enhanced with silver and black stone. The whole rests on a wide, partially openwork lotiform base. The base is sealed and incised with a double vajra.
H. 31 cm
Description:
Palden Lhamo (Shri Devi in Sanskrit) is particularly revered within the Gelugpa sect. As such, she is considered to be the Dalai Lama's protector and the guardian of the city of Lhasa.
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