Macro shot of a 15th-century Tibetan mandala, mineral pigments on cotton, gold leaf details, dramatic gallery spotlight casting deep shadows, 50mm lens
Macro shot of a 15th-century Tibetan mandala, mineral pigments on cotton, gold leaf details, dramatic gallery spotlight casting deep shadows, 50mm lens
LOT 042 · ACTIVE

The Guge Kingdom Mandala

Maitreya Auctions

Rare, single-origin heritage masterpieces.

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$185,000

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Low-key museum photography of a Heian-era wooden Buddha sculpture, dramatic side-lighting, rich warm wood textures, deep shadows
Low-key museum photography of a Heian-era wooden Buddha sculpture, dramatic side-lighting, rich warm wood textures, deep shadows
Macro shot of intricate gold-thread silk brocade, low-key gallery lighting, rich warm red and gold textures, deep shadows
Macro shot of intricate gold-thread silk brocade, low-key gallery lighting, rich warm red and gold textures, deep shadows
Close-up of a 14th-century gilded bronze vajra, dramatic single-source window light, rich metallic textures, dark stone background
Close-up of a 14th-century gilded bronze vajra, dramatic single-source window light, rich metallic textures, dark stone background
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