11th Jul, 2026 10:00

ASIAN ART SALE

 
  Lot 17
 
Lot 17 - TANTRIC DEITY IN YAB-YUM WITH CONSORT (SHAKTI), TIBET, 16TH CENTURY

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TANTRIC DEITY IN YAB-YUM WITH CONSORT (SHAKTI), TIBET, 16TH CENTURY

Dimensions: Height 3 cm Wide 2 cm Depth 1 cm

Weight: 17 grams

Small cast bronze depicting a wrathful tantric deity seated in union with his consort (shakti) in the yab-yum posture, symbolizing the inseparable union of wisdom and compassionate method central to Vajrayana Buddhist practice. The crowned deity displays a fierce expression with pronounced eyes and beard, while the female consort embraces him closely. The deity's attributes are now worn but originally included ritual implements associated with tantric meditation and transformation.

The compact composition and intimate scale suggest that the sculpture was intended for personal devotional use, likely forming part of a portable shrine or private altar. Despite surface wear and age-related abrasions, the figure retains a strong sculptural presence and conveys the esoteric character of Tibetan tantric imagery.

The bronze exhibits a rich brown patina with traces of wear from ritual handling over

Sold for €102