15th C. Tibetan Gilded Bronze Head (from Chakrasamvara) - Nov 16, 2023 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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15th C. Tibetan Gilded Bronze Head (from Chakrasamvara)

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15th C. Tibetan Gilded Bronze Head (from Chakrasamvara)
15th C. Tibetan Gilded Bronze Head (from Chakrasamvara)
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Central Asia, Himalaya Region, Tibet / Nepal, ca. 15th to 17th century CE. A beautiful gilt bronze head fragment from a larger statue of Samvara also known as Chakrasamvara, a meditation deity featured in various schools of Hindu-Buddhist belief. The surface has nice remains of gilt pigment, with intricate headdress and jewelry details! Size: 3" L x 2" W x 5" H (7.6 cm x 5.1 cm x 12.7 cm); 8.5" H (21.6 cm) on included custom stand; gold gilt quality: 15% to 40%

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection

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Condition
Head is from a larger statue as shown and small perforation to base of hair top knot. Losses to gilt pigments, dark toning and patina. Softening and abrasions to surface details. Overall nice condition.
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15th C. Tibetan Gilded Bronze Head (from Chakrasamvara)

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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