A bronze figure of Manjushri
Nepal, 15th/16th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with beaded rims, his hands in dharmachakramudra, wearing a dhoti with beaded hems and jewelry, his serene face with raised urna and smiling mouth, his hair in a high chignon, secured by an elaborate foliate tiara, flanked by two lotus stalks supporting his sword and book
5½ in. (14 cm.) high
A bronze figure of Manjushri
Nepal, 15th/16th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with beaded rims, his hands in dharmachakramudra, wearing a dhoti with beaded hems and jewelry, his serene face with raised urna and smiling mouth, his hair in a high chignon, secured by an elaborate foliate tiara, flanked by two lotus stalks supporting his sword and book
5½ in. (14 cm.) high