清十八世紀 鎏金銅蓮花生大師坐像

seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, holding a vajra in the right hand and a skull cap in the left, wearing a dhoti, a shawl around the shoulders and a monk's cap, the face with a contemplative expression framed by pendulous ears

1900年至1936年購於中國
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This figure is in good condition, but there is some rubbing to the gilding to the face and arms. There is also some staining to the recessed areas and some slight green encrustation build up to the back and right shoulder. There is some light scratches to the surfaces throughout.
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