Tibetan Thangka Of Mahakala:
A thangka of Mahakala. Gold accentuates all of this god's attributes, fiery clouds, headdress, robes and demon's hair. The bottom left and right corner show additional images of Mahakala with praying monks and a central skull. The top left and right figures represent bodhisatvas. The protector's body color is dark blue, symbolic of the changeless Dharmakaya. His three eyes symbolize his clear comprehension of the three times, and the vivid manifestation of the three bodies of Buddha. The crown of five skulls symbolize the five poisons: Anger, desire, ignorance, jealousy, and pride. They have been transformed into five wisdoms. The tigug knife symbolizes the cutting of ego, or attachment. His two feet symbolize means and wisdom. That his left leg is straight and his right leg bent symbolize his accomplishment of benefit to self and others. He tramples on the Binayaka, to symbolize his destruction and dispersal of great obstacles. The lotus seat symbolizes purity undefiled by samsara. The blazing fire symbolizes his action to consume neurotic states of mind. The tiger skin he wears symbolizes the purification of desire: the elephant skin. Purification of pride: the snake, purification of anger. All his other ornaments symbolize that he has the complete qualities of the Buddha.

Provenance: old local Philadelphia collection
62" X 52"
$800 - $1200

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Auction Description:
East Meets West in this exciting end of summer sale:
Beginning at 9 AM, New York time
Lot 1 - 266 9 AM - 3 PM
Lot 267 - 477 will begin no earlier than 3 PM New York time

Eastern items will begin to sell at 9 AM EST: antique bronze Buddha statues and censers, fine antique cloisonné including triple crane censer, many jade carvings, furniture including zitan and huanghuali, porcelain vases & panels, paintings, embroideries, screens, brush pots & ink stones. Many of these items are from local estates and collections.

Western lots no earlier than 3 PM EST: Fine paintings and prints including Icart & Laurens, fine gold & diamond estate jewelry, Native American silver, watches & clocks including Herschede, Atmos and Spaulding, antique silver and gold coins, vintage clothing including wedding gowns, rugs & textiles, porcelain including Art Nouveau signed Sevres lamp & Beleek basket, and a collection of Tribal masks, statues & weapons. Many of these items are from local collections and estates.

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