Highly Important Tibetan Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha

16th century or earlier; richly gilded figure seated on double lotus, with hand in bhumisparsha with pearl in urna, copper plate underneath with etched floral rosette, 14 1/4 in. H., 10 in. W., 8 in. D. **Due to the highly unique nature of this piece, please inquire regarding enhanced registration and bidding procedures to doug@alexcooper.com. Registration on this lot needs to be completed by September 15th, 3pm EST.**Purchased at Christie's on September 20, 2000 as lot #76. Property from the collection of Robert and Nancy Hall, Baltimore, MD. Proceeds benefit the Robert and Nancy Hall Brain Research Fund at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Condition Report: Additional comments added on 3/4/20: The figure is fixed to the base. Was purchased as lot# 76 from Christie's on 9/20/2000. Additional comments added on 3/2/20: Pitting in small area on the shoulder Age appropriate wear and imperfections.