Property from a European private collection | 歐洲私人收藏
A gilt-copper alloy figure of a Buddha Tibet, 15th-16th century | 西藏 十五至十六世紀 鎏金銅合金佛坐像
Auction Closed
December 9, 03:41 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Property from a European private collection
A gilt-copper alloy figure of a Buddha
Tibet, 15th-16th century
seated in vajraparyankasana on a lotus base, the right hand in bhumishparsha mudra, the left in dhyana mudra, a small vajra placed on the base in front of his crossed legs
18.5 cm, 7¼ in.
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Collection particulière européenne
Figure de bouddha en alliage de cuivre doré, Tibet, XVe-XVIe siècle
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歐洲私人收藏
西藏 十五至十六世紀 鎏金銅合金佛坐像
The historical Shakyamuni Buddha is here represented seated in vajraparyankasana at Bodh Gaya in eastern India, having vowed to remain in meditation to penetrate the mystery of samsara. He was interrupted by the demon hordes of Mara, the 'lord of the senses'. The Buddha overcame their attempts at seduction and distraction, and in defiance moved his right hand from the meditation position to touch the ground before him. The gesture, bhumishparsha mudra, signifies the moment of triumph over Mara in calling the earth spirit to witness his claim to enlightenment.
Compare a related bouddha, eventually dated 18th century, sold at Artcurial Paris, 11th December 2017, lot 188.
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