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1. A repousse copper head of Arhat Ajita Tibet circa 18th century Height: 13.5cm (5 1/2") |
The smiling face of the Buddhist Saint is surmounted by a leaf headdress. Traces of original pigment remain. For similar use of the leaf as hat see: Sotheby’s Indian & Southeast Asian Works of Art, New York, Thursday, March 24, 2011. |