Lot 16
MANDALA OF VAJRAPANI
Estimated Value:
2.500 € - 3.500 €
Result:
incl. Premium and VAT
Description:
Tibet, 16th ct.28,5 x 26,5 cm, R.
The centre with Vajrapani standing in pratyalidhasana on a lotus base, the hands holding vajra and kapala, wearing tiger-skirt, his face displaying a wrathful expression, placed against a lotus dais within the square palace, encompassed by several circular bands showing the eight grave fields, lotus petals and flames, the upper register with two lamas and both lower corners with Sri Devi and Jambhala, framed and glazed.
From a southern German private collection, acquired at Schoettle Ostasiatica, 8 September 1972 - Wear, minor damages and restoration


