18th‑Century Qing Gilt‑Bronze Narrative Tara Group Sculpture

LOT 721 · 已成交

成交价 USD8500.00

拍卖时间：2026-09-26 23:00

拍卖行： East West Art Auction

专场： Asian Art Auction (Part II)

拍品描述

Dimensions: 38 cm (14.96 inches) high, 8750 g, 18th century. Condition and Provenance: This piece is an original cast piece, including the mandala, main deity, and rock base, all part of the original set. The gilding is thick, but shows surface wear and some gilding loss due to age. The original paint is still present on the face and headdress. There are no structural fractures or major missing parts, only minor traces of early restoration. The base is engraved with a double vajra motif, but the original blessing content is lost. This piece was formerly in a private collection in Seattle, Washington. Acquired in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1968, it has been kept on the family estate and has never been publicly published or auctioned. Description: A rare 18th-century Tibetan-style gilt bronze Tara narrative scene figurine. The main deity, Tara, sits on a lotus throne, her right hand in the giving mudra, her left hand holding a lotus stem, her face compassionate and gentle. Attendants holding sacred vases stand on either side. Before the lotus pedestal, a pair of cranes lie facing each other, resting serenely. The multi-layered rock base is densely covered with intricately carved figures of devotees and guardian deities, each in a different pose, depicting scenes related to Tara. Behind the base is an openwork firework mandala, its back painted red. Two vajras are carved on the base, forming a richly detailed and exquisite group portrait. This is a rare set of narrative-style Tibetan Buddhist statues, possessing extremely high artistic value.

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