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A rare large gilt bronze figure of Jambhala, Densatil-style, Central Tibet

seated on a lotus throne, holding a mongoose in his left hand, vomiting jewels representing prosperity, and a myrobalan (medicinal fruit) in his right, adorned with elaborate jewellery and headdress inlaid with semi precious stones, perspex stand
figure 36.5cm high

PROVENANCE
The Estate of Raymond Mitchell, Mossgreen Auctions, Sydney, 26 February 2007, lot 153
Property from a Private Collection, New South Wales

LITERATURE
Illustrated by Olaf Czaja, Medieval Rule in Tibet, Vol. II, p. 697, Plate 180

EXHIBITED
The Arts of Pacific Asia Show, New York, 2001

  • Condition: some areas of wear to the gilded surface and some indents and small perforations to the surface, scattered areas of green oxidation, generally good condition

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