Null Vajrasattva Dorje Sempa.
Bronze, Tibet 19th century. H: 27 cm. Sockets for …

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Vajrasattva Dorje Sempa. Bronze, Tibet 19th century. H: 27 cm. Sockets for stones present, but empty. Beautiful patina. Base closed. D

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Vajrasattva Dorje Sempa. Bronze, Tibet 19th century. H: 27 cm. Sockets for stones present, but empty. Beautiful patina. Base closed. D

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