June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

A GILDED BRONZE SIX-ARMED MAHAGALA STATUE FROM THE QING DYNASTY

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $8,000 - $10,000

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Description

H:78.0cm(30.71in) W:27.0cm(10.63in) Weight:13400g(29.54lb)This statue is cast in bronze and gilded. The main figure White Six-Armed Mahakala is in a wrathful form, with six arms holding implements such as vajra, treasure vase and Dharma wheel. He wears a treasure crown, adorned with necklaces and bracelets, with Buddha heads stacked on top of his head, stepping on a wrathful beast head, supported by an elephant head base. The lotus pedestal is exquisitely carved with full and regular patterns, and the gilding is mellow and warm. It is a classic statue of the God of Wealth and Dharma Protector in Tibetan Buddhist Tantrism, symbolizing attracting wealth and blessing, and protecting the Dharma, with extremely high historical, artistic and religious worship value.

Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN

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