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THB17th C. Tibetan Iron Flaming Trident w/ Silver Skull
Lot 143
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A remarkable trident made from steel, featuring silver and brass ornaments which represents one of the most symbolic weapons of Tantric deities in the fight against the enemies of Buddhism. The blade is an ornate shape, consisting of three arms with barbed tips that represent flames. Two brass rings are suspended from the lower curve of the arms. A repousse 90% silver skull rests atop the cylindrical socketing shaft. The skull is a fierce depiction; deep set eye sockets, a nasal orbital, prominent cheek bones, and with openwork passages for the nostrils and mouth, and an ear-to-ear smile filled with teeth and fangs - quite an eerie leer! Tridents are worshipped as ritualistic implements, symbolizing the victory of Buddhism over the forces of evil. Size: 9" W x 15.75" H (22.9 cm x 40 cm); 18.5" H (47 cm) on included custom stand; quality of silver 90%
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: private Bern, Switzerland collection; ex-Spinks & Son
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#164126Indentations to skull and tearing / perforations along seam and opening. Skull sis slightly loose but securely attached. Minor nicks to blade. Nice patina on blade and socketing shaft.Condition
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