Statuette de Bhaisajyaguru en alliage de cuivre doré Népal oriental - Tibet, dynastie Khasa Malla, vers le XIVE siècle

assis en vajrasana sur une double base lotiforme, la main gauche portant un bol, la main droite tenant une noix d'arura, vêtu d'une robe monastique aux plis finement plissés découvrant l'épaule droite et retombant en éventail sur la base, le corps rond et charnu, le visage plein aux sourcils arqués encadrant l'urna, le nez aquilin, la bouche souriante, les lobes d'oreilles pendants, les cheveux coiffés en petites boucles, l'ushnisha surmontée d'un bouton de lotus, belle patine dorée, des traces de pigment rouge sur la base, scellée

The figure and base are heavily cast, and cast separately, the base is sealed. The gilding is rich with light wear particularly to the figure's left knee and lower back. The flat parts of the base and the back of the base are painted red.
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