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A gilt copper alloy figure of Mahakala — A gilt-copper alloy figure of Mahakala, Qing dynasty, 18th century

A gilt copper alloy figure of Mahakala

A gilt-copper alloy figure of Mahakala, Qing dynasty, 18th century

A gilt copper alloy figure of Mahakala from the Qing dynasty, 18th century. This Buddhist deity sculpture demonstrates the refined metalworking techniques of the period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Indian and Himalayan Art, including Masterpieces from the Nyingjei Lam Collection

March 21, 2023

Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000

Lot 103

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A gilt copper alloy figure of Mahakala, A gilt-copper alloy figure of Mahakala, Qing dynasty, 18th century

A gilt copper alloy figure of Mahakala from the Qing dynasty, 18th century. This Buddhist deity sculpture demonstrates the refined metalworking techniques of the period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, Bronze, Ornate, Deity, Sculpture, Gilt Copper Alloy Sculpture, Mahakala, Tibetan, Religious, Historical, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Art, Buddhist, Ornamental, 18th Century, Gilt Copper Alloy, Figurative