Sino Tibetan Bronze Door Boss (Pair) (18th/19th Qing Dynasty)

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Sino Tibetan Bronze Door Boss (Pair) (18^th/19^th Qing Dynasty)

Classic presentation of this subject of the Buddhistic deity Mahakalais a Dharmapala in Vajrayana Buddhism particularly in the Vajrayana school which bears a close resemblance of examples of Earth Spirits pottery figures of the Tang Period. the function is to provide protection against and through exclusion of evil forces from entering the doors. Excellent patina, fine condition 18th/19th century Qing Dynasty

7½” Tall 7½” Wide

£1,500

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