Lot 136
  • 136

Statuette de Vajradhara en alliage de cuivre doré Tibet, XIVE-XVE siècle

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Gilt-bronze
assis en vajrasana sur une double base lotiforme, les bras entrecroisés devant la poitrine, tenant dans la main un vajra et une cloche dans la main gauche, vêtu d'un fin dhoti, paré de multiples bijoux incrustés de pierres dures, la tête ceinte d'une couronne aux rubans retombant sur les épaules, la chevelure coiffée en un haut chignon, le visage fin et l'expression sereine, non scellée

Condition

There are several tears to the back of the base that have been reinforced after the casting and there is overall wear to the gilding.
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