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THE BURKHART COLLECTION
A silver figure of Vajrasattva
TIBETO-CHINESE, CIRCA 1800
Details
A silver figure of Vajrasattva
Tibeto-Chinese, circa 1800
Seated in dhyanasana over a gilt bronze double-lotus base with beaded rim and ornate petals, holding a ghanta in his left hand, clad in a billowing sanghati with a sash flowing over the arms and adorned with jewelry inlaid with hardstones, the face with serene expression and raised urna, the hair pulled up into a high chignon and topped with an elaborate knop, the base sealed with a double-vajra
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high
Tibeto-Chinese, circa 1800
Seated in dhyanasana over a gilt bronze double-lotus base with beaded rim and ornate petals, holding a ghanta in his left hand, clad in a billowing sanghati with a sash flowing over the arms and adorned with jewelry inlaid with hardstones, the face with serene expression and raised urna, the hair pulled up into a high chignon and topped with an elaborate knop, the base sealed with a double-vajra
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in Zurich, before 2000
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