Lot 43
  • 43

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MEDICINE BUDDHA TIBET, 16TH CENTURY

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • gilt bronze
the cast figure seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the left hand in dhyanamudra holding a bowl filled with myrobalan fruit, and the right hand extended in varadamudra, holding a single myrobalan fruit between the thumb and index finger, wearing a dhoti hemmed with scrolling foliage, 

Condition

In very good general condition. The base possibly re-sealed. Minor wear and rubbing to gilding.
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