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THB18th C. Tibetan Gilt Brass Mahakala Deity Figure
Lot 118
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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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- Lot Description
Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fabulous gilt brass tantric deity known as Mahakala standing upon a pedestal with a flaming arch surrounding him. He stands atop a prone figure of a man who represents a corpse, on the center of the beaded, lotus pedestal. The deity's face is frightening, with bared teeth, and flared nostrils under glaring eyes. Mahakala is elaborately adorned, dressed in a tiger skin, wearing a skull headdress, earrings, necklaces, snake around his waist, and other skull themed attire. In this depiction he has two arms and holds a cult knife and a skull bowl filled with what is perhaps blood. The framing arch is a flame aureole that is cast separately from the base and Mahakala. The lotus base is also worked separately from the demon, and all three pieces fit together to create this elaborate statue. Mahakala is the tantric figure known as the "Great Black One" or "Great Time." Time is believed to be the destroyer of all things and is therefore symbolically associated with death. Size: 7.75" L x 11.5" H (19.7 cm x 29.2 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Bavarian collection
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#166438Comprised of 3 separate pieces that attach. Dark toning and patina on headdress especially. Loss to tip of peg on his left foot, still able to secure in base, but slightly loose. Minor surface wear and scratches, but intact and very good!Condition
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