9th Nov, 2022 12:00

Asian Works of Art

 
Lot 44
 

44

A BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPANI

A BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPANI, TIBET, 15TH / 16TH CENTURY, stepping to the right on a pierced lotus base, his right hand raised holding a vajra, his left in karana mudra, traces of gilt and his face and hair with traces of red pigment, 13.5cm high

Provenance: Collection of the late Joost Slingerland, Yorkshire, acquired Aura Antiques, London, 1 April 2000. The original receipt is sold with this lot.

Sold for £4,200


 

A BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPANI, TIBET, 15TH / 16TH CENTURY, stepping to the right on a pierced lotus base, his right hand raised holding a vajra, his left in karana mudra, traces of gilt and his face and hair with traces of red pigment, 13.5cm high

Provenance: Collection of the late Joost Slingerland, Yorkshire, acquired Aura Antiques, London, 1 April 2000. The original receipt is sold with this lot.