A GILT-BRONZE STANDING FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA
A GILT-BRONZE STANDING FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA

18TH CENTURY

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A GILT-BRONZE STANDING FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA
18TH CENTURY
The figure is shown standing on a circular lotus base with hands holding the coiled ends of the lotus stems that rise to the shoulders, and is wearing beaded jewelry inlaid with 'jewels' in the necklace and on top of the feet. The elongated face has a pointed chin and benign expression, and the hair is drawn up into a tall topknot behind the ribbon-hung, five-pointed crown. The copper base plate is inscribed with a double vajra symbol.
11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm.) high

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