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A TORANA-FORM PRABHAMANDALA, COPPER ALLOY REPOUSSÉ, TIBET, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
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A TORANA-FORM PRABHAMANDALA, COPPER ALLOY REPOUSSé, TIBET, 16TH-17TH CENTURYFinely worked, the arch centered by a kirtimukha devouring a scaly naga, its fierce expression defined by bulging eyes, framed by dense scrolling foliage and flanked by two makaras, each surmounting a column with a lotiform capital. The ensemble rests on a pedestal draped with a hanging mantle decorated with floral motifs and flanked by lions. The pedestal, columns, and arch are separately worked and joined by metal straps secured with bolts.Provenance: Belgian trade. Acquired from an estate sale in Brussels, Belgium.Condition: Good condition with expected wear and casting irregularities, light warping and minor dents, small tears, few minor losses, minute nicks, shallow surface scratches, remnants of gilt. Fine, naturally grown, dark patina.Weight: 712.3 gDimensions: Height 39.4 cm (excl. stand), 43.2 cm (incl. stand)With an associated metal stand. (2)The present prabhamandala once enshrined an important sculpture and takes its form from toranas found in Nepalese and Tibetan architecture. Torana is a Sanskrit word usually referring to the entire gateway; in Nepalese usage, however, it is primarily reserved for the upper panel. Often crafted from wood, metal, or stone, toranas are richly adorned with intricate carvings of deities, mythological figures, and auspicious symbols. The central motif commonly features a protective deity, flanked by other divine figures, while surrounding elements like floral patterns, serpents, or makaras (mythical sea creatures) add symbolic depth. This elaborate decoration reflects Nepal's artistic fusion of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Toranas hold profound spiritual significance, serving both as protective barriers against negative influences and as visual embodiments of divine blessings.The Kirtimukha, or Face of Glory, is among the most enduring and potent protective motifs in the art of the Himalayas. Adopted into Buddhist imagery and embraced with particular authority in Tibet, its leonine mask surmounts temple doorways, thangkas, and sculptural ensembles as a vigilant guardian, devouring obstacles and proclaiming the supremacy of awakened wisdom. In Tibetan art it frequently crowns wrathful deities and architectural thresholds, asserting both protection and spiritual power. In Nepal, especially in the sophisticated metalwork and paubha painting traditions of the Kathmandu Valley, the Kirtimukha appears with streaming garlands or jewels issuing from its jaws, symbols of abundance and auspicious force. At once fearsome and beneficent, the image encapsulates the Himalayan synthesis of protection and transcendence, serving as a commanding emblem of sacred authority. For comparison, see the gilt repoussé tympanum at the entrance of the Patan Museum, Nepal.Auction result comparison:Type: Related Auction: Bonhams New York, 13 September 2011, lot 1013 Mid-Estimate: USD 5,000 or approx. EUR 6,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : An inlaid copper alloy repoussé prabhamandala, Tibet, 16th-17th centuryExpert remark: Compare the related form, repoussé work, and motifs. Note the size (30.5 cm).

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