A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, the right hand held aloft, the left hand holding the stalk of a lotus flower supporting a book, wearing a dhoti and long fluttering scarf, the face with a serene expression beneath the elaborately dressed chignon

The attribute held in the right hand is lost. There is wear to the gilding, most noticeable in the face, back and arms. There are cracks to the right thumb and left middle finger. The inlay is lost. There are minor scattered nicks and other general signs of wear.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Manjushri represents transcendent wisdom, and is one of the earliest bodhisattva mentioned in Mahayana texts.