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A RARE TIBETAN OR MONGOLIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF TSANGPA KARPO 18TH/19TH CENTURY Finely cast bronze sculpture depicting Tsangpa Karpo riding a horse, wearing a diadem with a conch shell, holding a sword up with his right hand, in the left holding a bowl of jewels to his breast. Remnant traces of gilding, and a sealed consecration aperture in the belly of the horse. Original base missing. 15.5cm high, 14.5cm wide PROVENANCE: Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, 2001 OTHER NOTES: Tsangpa Karpo is also known as the White Brahma, one of the protecting Dharmapalas. He is depicted as a beautiful, brave and intelligent being who can see everything in the three worlds clearly with his third wisdom eye. Sculptures of Tsangpa Karpo are rare, and in thangkas he is usually a secondary or supporting deity. He is popular in Mongolia. Estimate $8,000-12,000 Condition: Missing original base. Cold gilding has been removed at some point in the past. No further visible faults or damage. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Request a condition report