Lot #42 - A repousse gilt bronze figure of White Tara, Mongolia, circa 1800
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:20 Mar 2019 ~ 6pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:42
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Lot Description:A repousse gilt bronze figure of White Tara, Mongolia, circa 1800
seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, her right hand lowered in varada mudra and her left raised in vitarka mudra, two removable sprays of lotus flanking her shoulders, wearing an ankle length dhoti with incised border and a trailing shawl, and adorned with elaborate jewellery inset with turquoise beads, her hands, feet and urna painted with eyes, the face with serene expression, and hair drawn into a high chignon set with a removable lotus-bed tiara, the base sealed and incised with a double vajra
25.5 cm high -
Estimate:A$5,000 - 6,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
