Bronze Yamantaka Figurine - any info on age or culture or origin?
My friend got this for me at a yard sale in the midwestern US. I thought it was an incense holder or something representing nothing in particular for quite some time. A closer look and a run-in with a large sculpture of the same subject at the DIA told me otherwise. Here’s what I’ve got so far:
- it looks like a figurine or Yamantaka and Vajravetali.
- Vajravetali’s top half is missing (would it be detachable for a reason?).
- it used to be painted. The arms kind of look like they used to be gilded as well.
- it’s about 6 cm tall.
Main things I’m wondering:
- Country/culture of origin? Idk that much about different iconographies, etc.
- How old is it? This might be trickier - I see these dating anywhere from 18th century to fairly recent. The paint at least implies that it’s sort of old?
I’ve had this for a while and am so curious. Any info helps!