A RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS ATTRIBUTED TO SONAM GYALTSEN

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40.000 € - 60.000 €

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Description:

Tibet, 15th ct.
H. 17,9 cm
Seated in vajrasana on a lotus-base, its reverse engraved with a double row of lotus-petals, both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra supporting the kalasha, wearing dhoti incised with flower-heads, parasol and cloud-motifs, its border engraved with scrolling tendrils, scarf draped around his shoulders, its streamers encircling his arms with its finials curling down, jewellery lavishly set with semi-precious stones, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows running onto his nose-bridge, urna, elongated earlobes set with ear-ornaments, his hair combed in a chignon topped with a flaming ratna, secured with a five-leaf tiara to the front and decorated with a pair of flower-heads and floating ribbons.
Old French private collection by the late 1970's by repute - European private collection
The artist Sonam Gyaltsen lived during the first half of the 15th century. He was commissioned to do work for the Rinpungpa Lord Norbu Zangpo (1403-1466) and his younger brother Palzang. Both brothers were students of the famous Sakya teacher Zhonnu Gyalchog (birth 14th century). This teacher was also a direct student of Je Tsongkapa Lobzang Dragpa (1357-1419). Works by this sculpture artist and atelier are most easily recognized by the shape of the leaves on the lotus base, pattern incizing around the base (of some figures), incizing on the garments, crown and jewelry, and the delicate front hairline of the peaceful deities
Very minor wear, stone inlays partly lost, unsealed

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