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Lot 392:
Circa 17th to 18th Century Tibetan bronze statue with two deities together in an interpretation of wisdom and compassion. Bronze gilt with polychrome paint. They hold a bell and vajra in their hands depicting duality.
"The male figure represents compassion and skillful means, while the female partner represents insight. In yab-yum the female is seated on the male’s lap."
Cited from:
Simmer-Brown, J. (2002). Dakini’s Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism. Shambhala. p. 159.
8 1/2" L x 6" W x 12 1/2" H.
Wear to paint, dirt accumulation in the relief.
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