Bronze Dharmapala with Consort, first half 19th Century Start Price USD 625.00 Current Price USD 625.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 12, 2008 End Time Friday, December 19, 2008 Location Oxnard, CA See more about 'Bronze Dharmapala with Consort, first half 19th Century' Description This auction is for a "Small Bronze Group of a Dharmapala with Consort, Tibetan,  First Half of 19th Century"This piece #31 is part of a large estate and has been appraised by Erica Voogd-Phillips Appraisals, A.S.A.Senior Member, American Society of Appraisers, Specialist in Asian Art and her appraisal is:   "The demon treading on recumbent figure on an oval reticulated lotus base, clasping the shakti in his principal hands and the four secondary arms outstretched, the hands holding emblems, well cast hair ornaments and face.   Height: 6 inches. Condition: good.""Dharmapala:  The Defenders of the Law of Buddhism.  They are also called the "Eight Terrible Ones" and are generally angary or ferocious in aspect in order to inspire evil spirits or sinners with fear." Antoinette Gordon, The Iconography of Tibetan Lamaism, 1939.Shakti:  The female principle for energy of the male deity in Mahayana Tantric Buddhist faith; considered part of the complex preparation for initiation.  Sherman E. Lee, A History of Far Eastern Art. Look at the photos....beautiful.  Will provide additional photos if requested.Shipping for US  buyers will be by USPS  Priority Mail plus cost of insurance (required).   I Shipping for International buyers will be by USPS Priority Mail  plus cost of insurance (required when available) at the selling price and $1.00 for packaging.  Any customs fees due will be the sole responsibility of the buyer.   Payments by PayPal only.Review my ratings (100%)Please ask any questions before bidding.     Place a Bid!