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A PAIR OF GILT-COPPER SNOW LION DANCE FIGURES Tibet 18th-19th century. The cold painted four-armed figures masked as a lioness and lion, each holding a writhing serpent and placed on a rectangular lotus base. Height 6.25 inches, 16 cm and Height 6.75 inches, 17 cm. Estimate $1,000-$1,200

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A GILT-COPPER SEATED FIGURE OF TARA TIBET 18th century. Depicted at ease, and seated on a double lotus throne and  with sprays of flowers and selectively inlaid with semi-precious stones. Height 5.25 inches, 13.3 cm. Estimate $750-$1,000 Provenance: Trocadero Kenny & Higgins Asian Art.