Chinese/Tibetan, 18th/19th century, possibly a Dharmapala statue depicting the Heavenly King Vaisravana enthroned, seated atop a tiger pelt in multicolored robes, carved wood, paper, and hair construction, 19 x 10 x 7-1/2 in.
Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
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The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
surface dirt and accretion, scattered cracks, flaking, and losses to papier mache elements throughout, some paint loss, hat flaps slightly loose but stable, breaks and losses to charm arms, figure's proper left hand, and proper left foot, crack and small separation through figure's back and back of base, proper left chair arm terminal loose but attached
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