A rare Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of Narasimha Dakini, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th/17th century

Lot #180 - A rare Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of Narasimha Dakini, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th/17th century

Auction House:

Mossgreen
Sale Name:

The Spring Auction Series
Sale Date:

19 Nov 2013 ~ 10.30am
Lot #:

180
Lot Description:

A rare Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of Narasimha Dakini, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th/17th century
the lion-headed bejewelled deity with a flaming red mane and standing on one leg, holding a skull cup and a chopper, inlaid with semi-precious stones, a cavetto a the back for consecrated material
26cm high
Provenance:

From the private collection of Robert Bleakley, cataloguer of Tibetan and Indian art, London, 1978-1982. Founding CEO and chairman of Sotheby's Australia, 1982-1998.
References:

See Dr Pal, "Desire and Devotion: Art from Inida, Nepal and Tibet", 2001, p310, cat no 184, for a similar example, dated to the 16th century
Estimate:

A$12,000 - 15,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

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