Himalayan figure of Vajrabhairava Yamantaka, Likely 19th c., Tibet, cast gilt copper alloy, in three parts, depicting Dharmapala Yamantaka as Vajrabhairava, with a fierce buffalo head and seven human heads, each with a third eye and adorned with a skull crown, extending thirty-four arms each holding ritual weapons and implements, the consort in ecstatic union with the left leg wrapped around the waist of the partner, his sixteen legs standing in pratyalidhasana on birds, animals and Hindu deities on an rounded square lotus throne, engraved Visvavajra to underside, approx. 11.5"h x 9"w x 6"d

Provenance: A Private Collection: 1165 Park Avenue, NYC

Good, scattered rubbing to gilding, mottled patina, faint verdigris spots in crevices, light dings and scratches **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.