BODHISATTVA
Bronze
Tibet , 18th century
Weight: 1544 grams
Dimensions: 21 x 17 x 11 cm
Seated Bodhisattva on lotus throne with right foot crossed over the left. The slender figure is dressed in a striped robe thrown over the left shoulder and fastened at the hip with a belt. The Bodhisattva is forming the varada mudra with his right hand on the knee, the other hand's thumb and middle finger are touching while placed on the sole of the foot. The Bodhisattva has necklaces and his oval face has small features, the eyes downcast in a meditative state. From the back we can see the thin hairlines leading to the high chignon encircled by a rich tiara.
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Bronze
Tibet , 18th century
Weight: 1544 grams
Dimensions: 21 x 17 x 11 cm
Seated Bodhisattva on lotus throne with right foot crossed over the left. The slender figure is dressed in a striped robe thrown over the left shoulder and fastened at the hip with a belt. The Bodhisattva is forming the varada mudra with his right hand on the knee, the other hand's thumb and middle finger are touching while placed on the sole of the foot. The Bodhisattva has necklaces and his oval face has small features, the eyes downcast in a meditative state. From the back we can see the thin hairlines leading to the high chignon encircled by a rich tiara.
