A Rare Gilt Bronze Figure of Vajradhara
A Rare Gilt Bronze Figure of Vajradhara

TIBETO-CHINESE, YONGLE MARK AND PERIOD (1403-25)

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A Rare Gilt Bronze Figure of Vajradhara
Tibeto-Chinese, Yongle Mark and Period (1403-25)
Finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with hands crossed in vajrahumkara mudra holding the vajra and ghanta, wearing long-flowing robes elegantly draped around the legs and a cape around the shoulders, with beaded necklaces and pendent jewels, his face with a serene expression framed by disk earrings and foliate tiara, six-character Yongle mark incised in the front of base, the base sealed with intact consecration and incised with a double-vajra
8 in. (21.6 cm.) high

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