A fine and important Tibetan gilt copper group depicting Vajrabhairava and his consort Vajravetali standing in alidhasana and yabyum on animals and figures on a lotus base. Both figures are clad in jewelled aprons and with garlands of skulls, both adorned with turquoise and corals, he is holding various symbols of power in his hands, though he is lacking a row of arms. 18th century. Weight 19,500 g. H. 40 cm. Provenance: Peter Salomon 1942–2020.