A Tibetan Bronze Flame Form Ritual Axe Ornament, 4BP
Cast bronze with brown patina and scattered green surface encrustation. The object has a curved axe blade base with relief zoomorphic detailing, rising through a bulbous spherical element to a flame-shaped upper panel. A small buddha figure is modelled within the central circular medallion on the flame panel. A suspension loop is present at the apex of the flame section. Fine linear detailing renders the flowing texture of the flame forms. The form corresponds to symbolic tantric ritual paraphernalia. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 5.5 cm (2 1/8 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast bronze with brown patina and scattered green surface encrustation. The object has a curved axe blade base with relief zoomorphic detailing, rising through a bulbous spherical element to a flame-shaped upper panel. A small buddha figure is modelled within the central circular medallion on the flame panel. A suspension loop is present at the apex of the flame section. Fine linear detailing renders the flowing texture of the flame forms. The form corresponds to symbolic tantric ritual paraphernalia. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 5.5 cm (2 1/8 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
