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TIBET, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
Details
An ivory figure of Padmasambhava
Tibet, circa 17th century
Seated on a lotus base and holding a vajra and skullcup, wearing voluminous robes, earrings, necklace, and Lotus Hat, a deep honey patina overall
3 5/8 in. (9.1 cm.) high
Tibet, circa 17th century
Seated on a lotus base and holding a vajra and skullcup, wearing voluminous robes, earrings, necklace, and Lotus Hat, a deep honey patina overall
3 5/8 in. (9.1 cm.) high
Provenance
The Longridge Collection, Connecticut, acquired from Sotheby's, New York, 28 October 1991, lot 155
Special notice
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