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Auctions - USA & Canada

Tibetan Art, Bronzes and Cultural Objects from Regional Pennsylvania Institution

Concept Art Gallery
1031 S. Braddock Ave.,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 07, 2019

Detail: Featuring a Collection of Himalayan Art and Artifacts from a Regional Pennsylvania Institution: Important Tibetan thangkas, bronzes and cultural objects.

Phone No.: 412-242-9200
Contact Email: [email protected]
Site URL: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/154574_12719-important-himalayan-art-and-artifacts/

Dancing Vajrayogini

Tibetan
c.15th century
height 15 inches
Tibetan copper alloy figure of Dancing Vajrayogini, c.15th century, with still bright fire gilding, 15 x 5.5 x 3.25 inches, weight 3740 grams. Semi-peaceful female deity in dancing posture, scarf adorned with skulls, intricate dress and jewelry, some turquoise insets remain and possibly painted later, right hand with dagger, left hand at center heart holding filled skull cup, trampling human atop large lotus base. Now with custom black stand. Himalayan Art Resources item no. 90572.