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Densatil Gilt Bronze Caryatid Figure, Tibet, 15th Century

About the Item

A heavy and solidly cast, richly gilt, bronze caryatid figure from Densatil Monastery, Central Tibet, early 15th century or earlier. Cast in the form of two four armed figures standing back to back in tribhanga (thrice bent position) on a lotus platform, this piece would originally have served as a pillar for a larger seated deity. Originally part of one of the eight tashi gomang stupas of Densatil Monastery, located in Central Tibet, that were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, sometime between 1966 and 1978. This piece has all the characteristics of works from Densatil, from the heavy casting, the rich gilding, and the inscription at the base. The figure here has a bodhisattva on the front side (possibly Padmapani), adorned with a crown and festooned with jewels, right hand held at heart level in abhaya mudra, the gesture of dispelling fear. The figure on the back is an offering goddess, also crowned and wearing simpler jewels than her counterpart, left hand held at heart level in abhaya mudra. These caryatid figures served as an important structural element to the tashi gomang, supporting the large deity figures and creating the different levels of the stupas. A three character inscription to the base of the front figure, possibly indicating a placement position.

Dimensions:
Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:
Tibetan (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Gilt
Place of Origin:
Tibet
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
Before 1432
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A fragment from a tashi gomang. With some discoloration and denting, as seen in photos.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU89477173503

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