A gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani with consort in yabyum position, Nepal/Tibet, presumably early 20th Century.
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Both trampling prostate humans on a separate 'D'-shaped lotusbase, their hair picked out in red, their jewellery set with cabochon turquoise. Height 15,5 cm.
Later gilding and paint.
Saleroom notice
Nepal/Tibet, presumably early 20th Century.
Provenance
The Oldertz Collection. Carl Oldertz (1924-2006), was a M.D.h.c. and a Director of a Swedish Insurance Company, Stockholm.
Carl was a passionate collector, who built his collection over the decades. In the 1970’s he started to focus his interest in objects from Asia, mainly Chinese Antiques and Works of Art. He was very much an academic collector who strived to acquire pieces from different epoques and constantly sought after more knowledge about the pieces, the techniques and their history. His broad interest in Chinese culture and history together with his curiosity led him to visit many private collections and museums around the world.
More information
Bought at Philips auctionhouse in London, dec -92, auction no 29145, lot no 86.