A BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI

Estimated Value:

2.000 € - 3.000 €

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Description:

China, Ming dynasty
H. 33 cm
Seated in lalitasana on his vehicle the caparisoned lion reclining on the lotus base, his right hand showing the vitarkamudra while the left is placed in front of his chest supporting the ratna, both hands holding stems flowering along his upper arms, one supporting the manuscript, the other originally the sword, wearing dhoti, scarf draped around his shoulders, bejewelled, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, his hair combed in a chignon and secured with an elaborate tiara, traces of gilt- and red-lacquer
German private collection, assembled between 1990 and 2005 - Slightly chipped, wear, very minor restorations

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