29 août 2008
An important and monumental gilt bronze figure of Buddha. Tibet, 14th Century
An important and monumental gilt bronze figure of Buddha. Tibet, 14th Century
Seated in dhyanasana with his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, his torso powerfully modeled wearing a tightly-fitted robe elegantly draped across his left shoulder, his face with a benign expression with large eyes and smiling lips flanked by long pendulous earlobes, his hair arranged in spiral curls, richly gilt overall. 56 in. (142 cm.) high - Rstimation on request.
Christie's. Masterpieces of Himalayan Gilt Bronze. 15 September 2008. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. www.christies.com
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