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A Tibeto-Chinese bronze figure of a Rakshasi, ca 1900.
Hammer price
34 000SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK

Rakshasi riding a human corpse. With three eyes and a fierce wrathful expression. Holding a sword and a phurba, on her back a human skin. Belonging to the circle of Mahakala. The lotus pedestal of the same period, but probably not original, not sealed. The blade of the sword is missing. Height 18 cm.

Wear, blade of sword missing.

Exhibitions

Compare a Rakshasi in the Sven Hedin collection, Etnografiska museeet, Stockholm (1935.50.2362)

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
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