Null Buddha Vajrasattva
Bronze, fire-gilt. Seated in lotus position with crowned…

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Buddha Vajrasattva Bronze, fire-gilt. Seated in lotus position with crowned head and the attributes vajra and bell in his hands. Nepal, 19th/20th century. H. 15,5 cm.

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Buddha Vajrasattva Bronze, fire-gilt. Seated in lotus position with crowned head and the attributes vajra and bell in his hands. Nepal, 19th/20th century. H. 15,5 cm.

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Kleine Emaildose — 18. Jh. — Mit Blütenmalerei, Wabenstruktur. Bronze, feuervergoldet. 4,5 x 8,5 x 6,3 cm. - Haarrisse; eine Ecke beschädigt.

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