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Lot 224
  • 224

Statuette de Surya en bronze doré Népal, XVIE-XVIIE siècle

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gilt-bronze
assis sur une base lotiforme, les deux mains en vitarka mudra présentant un collier, richement paré de bijoux sur tout le corps, une mandorle enflammée derrière la tête (2)

Condition

The figure doesn't stand properly because of a circa 1x5cm missing part to the back of the base. Several small holes to the metal to the base. The surface spotted overall as a wear of the gilding.
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