Featured Tibetan deity? Anyone know this stuff?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Sdcookie2, Oct 31, 2024 at 6:47 PM.

  1. Sdcookie2

    Sdcookie2 Well-Known Member

    Hiya all,

    I don't know anything about it except it is heavy and appears to have some age to it..
    Any help much appreciated.

    Thanks Steve PXL_20241031_221324804_copy_1134x2016.jpg PXL_20241031_221508203_copy_2016x1134.jpg PXL_20241031_221341373_copy_1134x2016.jpg PXL_20241031_221556770_copy_1134x2016.jpg PXL_20241031_221443566_copy_1134x2016.jpg PXL_20241031_221412027.MP_copy_1134x2016.jpg
     
    Sdcookie2, Oct 31, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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  2. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    @Any Jewelry - This looks like it is right up your alley!! ;):smuggrin::smuggrin: :kiss::kiss:
     
    bercrystal, Oct 31, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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  3. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Search for Yamantaka - "destroyer of death".
     
    2manybooks, Oct 31, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Who-eee! I'll be watchin'...
     
    wlwhittier, Oct 31, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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  5. Sdcookie2

    Sdcookie2 Well-Known Member

    Just submitted it to Bonham's so I guess we will see if my $85 pays off? :woot:
     
    Sdcookie2, Oct 31, 2024 at 11:33 PM
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  6. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Let us know ! Hoping you do very well. Its a beautiful piece.
     
    johnnycb09, Oct 31, 2024 at 11:44 PM
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  7. mmarco102

    mmarco102 Well-Known Member

    Love it. You say it’s heavy, is it wood? *fingers crossed* and *thumb's up*(that’s actually hard to do.:hilarious:)
     
    mmarco102, Nov 1, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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  8. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Looks like a solid wood carving? What is the size and weight?
     
    Boland, Nov 1, 2024 at 4:07 AM
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    more like copper alloy....
     
    komokwa, Nov 1, 2024 at 4:34 AM
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  10. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    As @2manybooks said, it is Yamantaka, and he is Himalayan. He is with his consort so you have both the male and the female principle, for balance.

    You didn't say, but it looks copper? The Nepali minority in Bhutan often uses copper instead of the more usual brass/bronze.

    You didn't show the base, which is important with Himalayan statues. A serious buyer/collector will want to know what it looks like.
    It has age, and it looks like it was used in a religious setting, but showing the base is important for both.
    Good luck.
     
    Any Jewelry, Nov 1, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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