A fine gilt-bronze figure of Palden Lhamo
A fine gilt-bronze figure of Palden Lhamo
18th century
The wrathful protector seated on the back of a mule covered with a saddlecloth made of human skin with two 'dice of fate' fixed to the bridle, holding a skull cup in the left hand and the right hand raised in karana mudra, richly adorned with beaded jewellery and a garland of severed heads, the red flaming hair surmounted by a five-skull crown, all raised on a fixed base of turbulent waves. 17.5cm (6 7/8in) high.
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A fine gilt-bronze figure of Palden Lhamo
18th century
The wrathful protector seated on the back of a mule covered with a saddlecloth made of human skin with two 'dice of fate' fixed to the bridle, holding a skull cup in the left hand and the right hand raised in karana mudra, richly adorned with beaded jewellery and a garland of severed heads, the red flaming hair surmounted by a five-skull crown, all raised on a fixed base of turbulent waves. 17.5cm (6 7/8in) high.
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