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Christie’s and the consignors of lots 208-255 intend to donate a portion of their proceeds received from the sale of the lot to Himalayan Art Resources, a 501(c)(3) not-for profit charity. Please note that a buyers who purchase these lots will not be eligible for any charitable contribution deduction in relation to such purchase.
A Gilt Bronze Figure of a Medicine Buddha
Tibet, 15th century
Details
A Gilt Bronze Figure of a Medicine Buddha
Tibet, 15th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, holding a medicinal fruit in his right hand and an alms bowl in his left, wearing a dhoti with incised hems gathered in delicate folds at his ankles, his face with a peaceful expression with remaining cold gold and polychromy, the base sealed and inscribed with a double-vajra
7 in. (17.7 cm.) high
Tibet, 15th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, holding a medicinal fruit in his right hand and an alms bowl in his left, wearing a dhoti with incised hems gathered in delicate folds at his ankles, his face with a peaceful expression with remaining cold gold and polychromy, the base sealed and inscribed with a double-vajra
7 in. (17.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection, 1960s
Private West Coast collection, acquired in 2011
Private West Coast collection, acquired in 2011
Literature
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item no.24095
Sale room notice
Christie’s and the consignors of lots 208-255 intend to donate a portion of their proceeds received from the sale of the lot to Himalayan Art Resources, a 501(c)(3) not-for profit charity. Please note that a buyers who purchase these lots will not be eligible for any charitable contribution deduction in relation to such purchase.
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