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We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. The center petal of the tiara has been chipped off, a section of the end of the stem on the proper left shoulder has been chipped off, a finger from the proper right hand has been chipped-off (another finger from this hand possibly restored). A section of the stem along the proper left arm has been restored. Some dents / nicks to the rims, edges and extremities. Most inlays are missing, a few might have been replaced. The base plaque is missing. Some wear to the gilding. Traces of polychromy on the back of the tiara. General age-related surface wear and scratches.
Weight: 1178 g.
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Lot 696Sale 23802
TIBET, 15TH CENTURYA GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVAEstimate: EUR 3,000 - 4,000
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