Lot 150
  • 150

Statuette de Vajrasattva en alliage de cuivre doré Tibet, XIVE siècle

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gilt-bronze
assis en vajrasana sur une double base lotiforme, la main droite devant le torse et la gauche près de l'aine, vêtu d'un fin tissu plissé noué sous le nombril, un ruban virevoltant au-dessus des épaules, les cheveux coiffés en haut chignon derrière une tiare et retenus par des bijoux lotiformes, non scellée

Condition

The figure is in good overall condition; there is a 0.2cm chip to the ribbon on the right shoulder.; the base has been open and is slightly warped; the back of the figure and of the base has been slightly pushed-in; some light wear to the gilding, the base is open.
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