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A copper alloy figure of Tara, Tibet, 19th Century or older.

Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
2 650 - 3 540 EUR
2 720 - 3 620 USD
Hammer price
Unsold
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
A copper alloy figure of Tara, Tibet, 19th Century or older.

Seated on a double-lotus base with beaded rim, her hands in vitarkamudra, the face with downcast eyes flanked by large earrings, the hair pulled into a chignon. Height 18 cm.

Base placque presumably later and with damage. Stolabands and a finger broken off.

Provenance

The Collection of Poul Nortung (1905-1973).

The Manufacturer Poul Nortungs passion for Chinese and Japanese Works of Art started at an early age, influenced by his father, master bookbinder Frederik Nortung, who collected Oriental Ceramics, Literature and Works of Art. He himself started to expand the family collection during the years 1935-1950. Poul Nortung owned a Danish metal company known as LUXOR. The antiques in his collection were often acquired in London, Paris and Germany, or through his friend, the antique dealer Canova Skånstrom.