A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI

Description:

Tibet, 16th ct.
H. 19,3 cm
Seated in vajrasana on a lotus-base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing monastic cloak, its border with a raised line, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows running into his nose-bridge, his curled hair continuing into the ushnisha topped with a lotus bud secured with a tiara set with turquoise beads and decorated with floating ribbons.
Former American private collection, assembled prior 2007 (by repute)
Minor wear, slightly chipped, resealed