A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A PADMAMBHAVA
A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A PADMAMBHAVA
18TH CENTURY OR LATER
Seated in vajrasana on a double lotus base, his right hand held in vitarka mudra holding a vajra, the left hand in dhyana mudra supporting a vase embellished with a single jewel, his face well defined with pointed eyebrows and a stern expression, the body dressed in loose fitting robes incised with scrolling clouds, adorned with a multi string necklace, foliate earrings and a crown, all inset with semi-precious stones, 4.9kg, 34.2cm.
Cf. The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, no.195, for a related figure.
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A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A PADMAMBHAVA
18TH CENTURY OR LATER
Seated in vajrasana on a double lotus base, his right hand held in vitarka mudra holding a vajra, the left hand in dhyana mudra supporting a vase embellished with a single jewel, his face well defined with pointed eyebrows and a stern expression, the body dressed in loose fitting robes incised with scrolling clouds, adorned with a multi string necklace, foliate earrings and a crown, all inset with semi-precious stones, 4.9kg, 34.2cm.
Cf. The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, no.195, for a related figure.
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