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Country Group: The Himalayas (Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia and Other)

Item id: 8091

Early 19thC large and fine Nepalese bronze couple in tantric embrace. As per previous owner, a cache of coins, all dating from the Yong Zheng period (1820 to 1840), which is the same period from which the statue is believed to be were found inside when the statue was being "repaired" (actually, I believe they heard jingling inside when they shook the statue and wondered what treasure was inside and could not resist opening it) One coin (pictured) was taken out and tied around the figure's neck and the rest were put back inside the bodies (typical of this period, the two figures have their top and bottom halves attached at the waist). Detail (sculpting, casting, finishing) all excellent-far finer than the late 19th and 20thC examples of this type (check out the photos closely-often the female is not given attention- this one is lovely). The genitals are also far more detailed than those on the later examples. Quite large at over 15 inches tall and 10 inches wide at the base.

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$251 - $800
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$801 - $1700
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$1701 - 3000
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$3001 and up
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Country:
Nepal
Material:
Bronze
Dating:
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