Lot  659 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016

A TIBETAN FIGURE OF MAHASIDDHA 15th -16th Century

H:7.5 cm

Tsangnyon Heruka(1452-1507) was a famous Tibetan writer and a yogi in Ming dynasty, what one of his masterpieces is The Life of Milarepa. This figure is seated in relaxation attitude on a lotus pedestal, with the left hand holding a Kapala on top of thigh and the right a Vajra. The statue, apparently absorbed the art element of Han, is ornamented with inscriptions of Tibetan character on the back. This figure, with fine shape, exquisite workmanship, vivid expression and the Yong Le’s style of the lotus pedestal, absolutely shows the bronze style of Ming dynasty, and should be seen as the finest examples of bronzes in Yong Le period.

Estimate

TWD 240,000-360,000

HKD 59,000-89,000

USD 7,600-11,500

Sold Price


PROVENANCE:
Private Asian Collection
Related Info

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Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016

Sunday, November 20, 2016, 4:00pm