25th Nov, 2023 12:00
Islamic, Indian and Asian Art
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A Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala
Tibet, circa 17th century.
seated in 'Royal Ease' on a pillow base, holding a fly whisk and bumpa, clad in long flowing robes, the face with heavy-lidded eyes, the hair pulled into a topknot, wearing a backpack, with a tiger on his right
9.8 cm. (3 7/8 in.) high
Acquired in Hong Kong between 1995-99
Christie’s New York, 23 MAR 2010 | LIVE AUCTION 2300, Indian and Southeast Asian Art, Lot 230
Part of the Jameson J. Wood Asian Art Collection.
The early Buddhist canon includes sixteen arhats, those who had attained enlightenment, who through their accomplishments had reached legendary status. Over time, other figures were added to the original group, including Dharmatala, the attendant to the sixteen arhats. Considered by some to be an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, Dharmatala's iconography always includes the fly whisk and bumpa.
Tibet, circa 17th century.
seated in 'Royal Ease' on a pillow base, holding a fly whisk and bumpa, clad in long flowing robes, the face with heavy-lidded eyes, the hair pulled into a topknot, wearing a backpack, with a tiger on his right
9.8 cm. (3 7/8 in.) high
Acquired in Hong Kong between 1995-99
Christie’s New York, 23 MAR 2010 | LIVE AUCTION 2300, Indian and Southeast Asian Art, Lot 230
Part of the Jameson J. Wood Asian Art Collection.
The early Buddhist canon includes sixteen arhats, those who had attained enlightenment, who through their accomplishments had reached legendary status. Over time, other figures were added to the original group, including Dharmatala, the attendant to the sixteen arhats. Considered by some to be an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, Dharmatala's iconography always includes the fly whisk and bumpa.
Auction: Islamic, Indian and Asian Art, 25th Nov, 2023
Our upcoming sale of Islamic, Indian & Southeast Asian Art will present an array of objects created over the course of 20 centuries in the middle east, Asia, the Himalayas, and India. Included in the auction are sculptures in bronze and stone, such as an impressive 10th-century sandstone head of Shiva from Uttar Pradesh, India, gilt bronze Buddhas, Indian furniture, miniature paintings and jewellery.
