Lot #558 - A monumental Nepalese parcel-gilt black patinated bronze sculpture of the goddess Vajrayogini (Dakini Narokbadchoma, female sky-walker), 19th/20th cen
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Chinese & Asian Arts & European Antiques
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Sale Date:22 Nov 2012 ~ 10am
22 Nov 2012 ~ 2pm -
Lot #:558
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Lot Description:A monumental Nepalese parcel-gilt black patinated bronze sculpture of the goddess Vajrayogini (Dakini Narokbadchoma, female sky-walker), 19th/20th cen
silver-inlay with gilt highlights and semi precious stones, cast in several sections, holding a ritual skull cup (kepala) in her left hand and a ritual blade (kritikha) in the right hand, standing on Hindu deities above a lotus base
98cm high, 67.5cm wide, 23.5cm deep -
Provenance:An old Melbourne collection
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References:National Gallery of Victoria, 'The Living Mandala' 25 April - 11 May 1992, cat no. 21; Townsville Regional Gallery, 'Pathway to Enlightenment' September-November 2003
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Estimate:A$40,000 - 50,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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