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AN ASURA LORD COMMANDS HIS GENERALS
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- AN ASURA LORD COMMANDS HIS GENERALS
- Black ink with white bodycolor on paper
- image: 8 3/4 by 6 1/4 in. (20.3 by 15.2 cm)
Provenance
Acquired 1980's
Condition
Surface rubbing and abraded spots visible on the white body color. Some stains. Slight losses at edges and at corners. Verso: Applied to Nineteenth Century clean backing paper.Conservation framed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
An asura (demon) king with the head of a horned deer thrusts his hand towards two demon ministers standing obediently before him - as their army marches off to battle. Within a turreted walled fortress - elephants and horses in the stable. A drawn oval format with black and red Nasta'liq script in the upper right corner spandrel.