Lot 269
  • 269

A SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF TSONGKAPA QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 11.5 cm, 4 1/2  in.
the figure seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, his hands in dharmachakramudra, the gesture of teaching, wearing a dhoti and shawl, his shoulders flanked with flowers and attributes, his face with a serene expression with downcast eyes below a peaked hat

Condition

There is a small crack to the left hand, and there are expected wear and loss to the gilding consistent with age.
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