Lot Essay
The physical characteristics of the sitter, especially the large ears, suggests this may be a portrait of the first Panchen Lama.
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TIBETO-CHINESE, 18TH CENTURY
Details
A Gilt Repousse Figure of a Lama
Tibeto-Chinese, 18th century
Seated on a double-mattress base incised with a lotus pattern, his hands in vitarka- and dhyanamudras, clad in long flowing robes with incised hems, his face flanked by prominent ears, the base sealed and incised with a double-vajra
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
Tibeto-Chinese, 18th century
Seated on a double-mattress base incised with a lotus pattern, his hands in vitarka- and dhyanamudras, clad in long flowing robes with incised hems, his face flanked by prominent ears, the base sealed and incised with a double-vajra
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Private European Collection, before 2000
Acquired in Zuich, 2005
Acquired in Zuich, 2005
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