Description: A TIBETAN GILT COPPER REPOUSSE FIGURE OF DAKINI VAJRAVARAHI CIRCA 17TH/18TH
The female figure of gilded repousse copper, depicted dancing on a human corpse on a lotus base with scrolling foliate designs below, with her right arm held high holding a karthika, the left before her breast holding a kapala, dressed in elaborate jewels and a mala of severed human heads. Some remnant inset cabochon jewels within the jewel-work.
Not including stand 34.5cm high, 20cm wide.
Condition Report: Condition:
Some signs of possible restoration in parts. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.