Lot 1464
- 1464
A SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF JAMBHALA TIBET OR NEPAL, 13TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Height 2 3/4 in., 7 cm
the figure depicted in alidhasana atop a supine figure, bearing a kapala in one hand and a mongoose in the other, the latter expelling a cascade of jewels, all supported on an elliptical lotus base
Provenance
Purchased in Japan in the 1940s.
Florida Private Collection.
Florida Private Collection.
Condition
In overall good condition with minor rubbing to the gilding and minor dents.
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.