A BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMASAMBHAVA

Estimated Value:

4.000 € - 6.000 €

Schätzpreis:

4.000 €

Description:

Tibet, 16th c.
H. 15,6 cm
Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand holding the vajra while the left is resting on his lap supporting the kapala, a trishula is placed against his left shoulder, wearing various garments, its border incised with scrolling tendrils, his face displaying a severe expression with downcast eyes below raised eyebrows, raised urna at his forehead, elongated earlobes with ear ornaments and his head topped with the specific bonnet, re-sealed.
From an old Bavarian private collection, mostly acquired at Schoettle Ostasiatica between 1968 and 1992, Schoettle no. 3616, acquired on 31.10.1980
Wear, traces of age

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