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A PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF A MONGOOSE, TIBET, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
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04月10日 下午5点 开拍
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Carved standing foursquare on rockwork, the body covered in a light brown wash over the beige ground, the fur accented with circles, curved lines, and dark blotches enclosing a hatched pattern. The face with a fierce expression marked by bulging eyes above a wide snout, the mouth agape revealing sharp fangs and tongue, the ears pricked, all highlighted with red accents. The rockwork covered in a brown-black color with blue and red swirls and finely dotted lines.Provenance: French trade. Acquired from an old private estate in the Paris region, France. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, few natural age cracks, little flaking to the lacquer, rubbing, few touchups along the center of the body, nicks, and light surface scratches. Overall with a fine, naturally grown patina.Weight: 766 g Dimensions: Length 23.4 cmExpert's note: In Tibetan religious tradition, the mongoose is primarily associated with Jambhala, the Buddhist deity of wealth and prosperity. Jambhala is often depicted holding a mongoose that spews forth an endless stream of jewels, symbolizing the deity's power to bestow material wealth and remove financial obstacles. This imagery originates from Indian mythology, where the mongoose is linked to Kubera, the Hindu god of wealth, and was later integrated into Buddhist iconography.Beyond its connection to wealth, the mongoose is also considered a symbol of victory over greed and attachment. In some esoteric interpretations, the mongoose's ability to defeat snakes—often symbolic of negative forces—aligns with its role as a protector against spiritual and material harm.Literature comparison:Compare a related gilt-bronze figure of a mongoose, dated circa 16th century, 11 cm long, at Christie's Paris, 13 June 2013, lot 76.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Zacke, Vienna, 10 March 2022, lot 51Price: EUR 5,200 or approx. EUR 5,800 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A carved wood figure of a mongoose, Tibet, 17th-18th centuryExpert remark: Compare the similar expression with bulging eyes, the lacquer, and size (25 cm). Note that the piece was likely part of a larger figure, unlike the present lot as evidenced by the rockwork base.

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