18th Century,Tibetan Gilt‑Bronze Gem‑Inlaid Dancing Vajravarahi

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Dimension：H 25.5cm,W 13.5cm,Weight 2.26kg Condition & Provenance：Multi‑part cast and assembled.Most original gilding remains.Visible devotional age‑related wear,gilding thinning exposes bronze base in spots,several antique gemstone losses.No cracks or modern repairs.The ritual attributes,skull garland,lotus throne and trampled human figure are all original.The original base plate is untouched,double‑vajra engraved at center,heavy authentic patina.Private collection,Chicago,Illinois.Acquired from Bangkok antique dealer in 1985,heirloom within one family,featured only in local art‑institute special exhibition,never sold at public auction. Description：This is an 18th‑century Tibetan gilt‑bronze dancing Vajravarahi inlaid with gemstones.She strikes a dynamic dancing pose,one foot presses down upon a supine human victim,while the other leg bends upward.She wears five‑skull crown with sow’s head on top.Fierce wrathful facial feature with three wide‑open eyes and bared fangs.Her right arm is raised high holding kartika knife,left hand holds kapala skull‑cup at chest.She is adorned with elaborate skull garlands,necklaces,earrings,bracelets and anklets inlaid with turquoise‑type gems.Floating scarves billow outward from shoulders.Her muscular body is sculpted with powerful dynamic sense.She stands on double‑layer lotus throne with plump petals bordered by fine beadwork,the subdued human figure lies on throne surface.Base plate bears double‑vajra symbol with undisturbed original sealing.This masterfully cast statue carries strong visual energy with meticulous details.It is a representative tantric devotional figure from Tibet with remarkable artistic and collecting importance.

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