A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY | 清十八世紀 鎏金銅四臂菩薩坐像

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

清十八世紀 鎏金銅四臂菩薩坐像

seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, with the two principle arms held in front of the torso, the other two raised in mid-air holding various attributes, the face with peaceful expression surmounted by a five-pointed crown enclosing a high chignon, the body portrayed with ornamental jewellery inlaid with semi-precious stones and a flowing dhoti and a billowing scarf around the shoulders and arms falling to the base

Height 22 cm, 8 3/5 in.