Rare Antique Tibetan Gilt Bronze Milarepa
DESCRIPTION: Bronze figurine depicting Milarepa seated in the posture of royal ease on a goatskin atop a platform bearing in his left hand an alms bowl and holding his right hand up to his ear. Figure's skin, goat's head, and alms bowl are all gilt, and figure's hair shows traces of having been painted blue. Visvavajra on underside confirms Tibetan origin/
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Tibet
DIMENSIONS: H: 3.75" W: 2.75" L: 3.75"
CONDITION: Head and fingers of right hand have received professional repair/restoration
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DESCRIPTION: Bronze figurine depicting Milarepa seated in the posture of royal ease on a goatskin atop a platform bearing in his left hand an alms bowl and holding his right hand up to his ear. Figure's skin, goat's head, and alms bowl are all gilt, and figure's hair shows traces of having been painted blue. Visvavajra on underside confirms Tibetan origin/
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Tibet
DIMENSIONS: H: 3.75" W: 2.75" L: 3.75"
CONDITION: Head and fingers of right hand have received professional repair/restoration
Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.