Lot no. 20
SUBJECT in gilded copper alloy inlaid with stone cabochons, depicting Sahaja Heruka Cakrasamvara in "yabyum" (union) with his consort Vajrayogini, standing on a two-row lotiform base, crushing Kalaratri and Bhairava, holding the bell "ghanta" and a vajra, his consort holding a cleaver "kartrika" and a cup "kapala". The base covered with a copper plate with the "vishvajra" (double vajra). (One element and cabochons missing). Tibet, 17th-18th centuries. A STONE INLAID GILT COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF SAHAJA HERUKA CAKRASAMVARA, TIBET, 17TH-18TH CENTURIES. HEIGHT. 17 CM (6 11/16 IN.)
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Asian Art