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Lot 118

A COPPER AMULET BOX CONTAINING A GILT-CLAY AMULET, GAHU

Estimated Value:

600 € - 900 €

Result:

1.683 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

Tibet, early 20th cent.
H. 10,6 cm
The copper box with hinged cover incised with the ‘aum' character to its front, the inside with a horse-shoe shaped clay amulet depicting the six-armed Sadbhujamahakala standing in alidhasana on a lotus base, his principle arms embracing his partner, the hands holding the specific attributes, his multiple faced head displaying each a ferocious expression and the reverse with a short inscription.
Private collection - Minor traces of age and wear