Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Works of Art
Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Works of Art
Property of a Gentleman
Auction Closed
September 20, 05:33 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Property of a Gentleman
A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Manjushri
Tibeto-Chinese, 18th Century
Height 4⅜ in. (11.1 cm)
seated in vajrasana on a double lotus throne, the left hand raised in front of the chest holding the curved stem of utpala lotuses supporting a book, the right arm extended and wielding the hilt of a sword, dressed in a dhoti, celestial scarf, and rich jewelry inlaid with semi-precious stones, the face with a benevolent smile, crowned with a five-pointed diadem encircling the tall ushnisha
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13768.