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

Item id: 8220

Superb face on this antique Tibetan monk sculpted out of clay or some other ceramic material. Exceptional example of its type. Rare to get such crispness in this type of piece. When you tap it you get a dull thud -almost as if it is solid (it is quite heavy)- Underside shows original consecration plate in place but has been opened. Likely 19th to early 20th century. Probable professional repair to the neck, though the head was almost certainly made separately and then attached. Relatively large for this type of piece at 7.25 inches tall, over 9 inches on the custom base. The sublimely refined face seems to stare right at you.

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$0 - $250
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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
Availability:
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Country:
Tibet
Material:
Ceramic
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