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PROPERTY OF A LADY
A Gilt Bronze Figure of Manjushri
TIBETO-CHINESE, YONGLE MARK AND PERIOD (1403-25)
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A Gilt Bronze Figure of Manjushri
Tibeto-Chinese, Yongle Mark and Period (1403-25)
Very finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with his right hand raised brandishing the sword, his left hand raised in varada mudra holding a lotus flower supporting the attribute of the book of knowledge, wearing a long flowing dhoti gathered in folds around his feet and an elaborate belt and necklace with beaded festoons, his head slightly tilted in a serene expression with finely detailed foliate tiara, incised six-character Yongle mark at front of base, base sealed
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high
Tibeto-Chinese, Yongle Mark and Period (1403-25)
Very finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with his right hand raised brandishing the sword, his left hand raised in varada mudra holding a lotus flower supporting the attribute of the book of knowledge, wearing a long flowing dhoti gathered in folds around his feet and an elaborate belt and necklace with beaded festoons, his head slightly tilted in a serene expression with finely detailed foliate tiara, incised six-character Yongle mark at front of base, base sealed
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high