Sale 5096
London, South Kensington
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28 June 2007
Price realised
GBP 504
Estimate
A Tibetan parcel-gilt bronze model of Sitsamvara in Yabyum, 18th/19th Century the figure seated on a double lotus base, his crossed arms embracing his shakti, the palms held skyward, his tied hair behind an ornate headdress, wearing a dhoti and beaded jewellery -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) high.
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