西藏、十四/十五世紀 鎏金銅金剛總持立像

cast standing with the right hand raised to the chest supporting a vajra and the left arm lowered clutching a ghanta, dressed in a dhoti embellished with jewels, the benevolent face surmounted by an elaborate headdress, fitted wood stand

The feet are later replacements, with cracks along the ankles. There are areas of loss to the hems of the robe, the largest measuring circa 0.7x0.5cm. The hair tassels to both sides of the shoulder are broken and repaired. Missing inlays. There are cracks running horizontally along the right arm and the back of the waist, and other minor cracks elsewhere. General dents and casting flaws. Minor rubbing to the gilding.
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