A small bronze figure of Manjushri
A small bronze figure of Manjushri

WESTERN TIBET, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY

Details
A small bronze figure of Manjushri
Western Tibet, circa 11th century
Standing in tribhanga with his sword raised, wearing a short dhoti tied with a sash at the waist, with an attractive deep brown patina
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high

Lot Essay

This expressive bronze would likely have belonged to a triad together with Avalokiteshvara and Vajrapani.