Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22nd May 2018

Lot 39

A RARE TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI 14TH/15TH CENTURY Seated on a double lotus...

Estimate £50,000 - £60,000

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Description

A RARE TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI 14TH/15TH CENTURY Seated on a double lotus throne in vajraparyankasana, his left hand in dhyana mudra, the right hand resting on his lap in bhumisparsha mudra in a combined gesture of supreme accomplishment and meditation, the gilt copper mandala decorated with Bodhisattvas and beasts in high relief, inlaid with stones, the stepped stand decorated with lotus petals, snow lions and inlaid with semi-precious stones, the base sealed, 19cm, 991g. (2) Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection.