Gilded copper alloy statue of Maha Cundi Bodhisattva with twelve arms, Tibet, 17th - 18th century Seated in dhyanasana on a double lotiform base, he has two hands in dhyana mudra placed on his feet, two others in vitarka mudra in front of his torso, while the other eight arms perform different mudras or hold attributes that have sometimes disappeared, such as the sword on the first upper right arm. The head is encircled by a large openwork tiara with Shakyamuni Buddha on the front. Strands of hair and a pair of earrings rest on the shoulders. The face is serene and the forehead is chiseled with a third eye. An important necklace made of many pearls is fixed around the neck, and the edges of the dothi resting on the base are chiseled with foliage. Height : 23,5 cm The consecration plate is missing and the gilding has been rubbed. Restoration to one hand. 十七世纪-十八世纪-西藏- 铜鎏金十二手臂准提菩萨像
Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€35,840
Buyer's premium
28%
Gilded copper alloy statue of Maha Cundi Bodhisattva with twelve arms, Tibet, 17th - 18th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double lotiform base, he has two hands in dhyana mudra placed on his feet, two others in vitarka mudra in front of his torso, while the other eight arms perform different mudras or hold attributes that have sometimes disappeared, such as the sword on the first upper right arm. The head is encircled by a large openwork tiara with Shakyamuni Buddha on the front. Strands of hair and a pair of earrings rest on the shoulders. The face is serene and the forehead is chiseled with a third eye. An important necklace made of many pearls is fixed around the neck, and the edges of the dothi resting on the base are chiseled with foliage.
Height : 23,5 cm
The consecration plate is missing and the gilding has been rubbed. Restoration to one hand.
十七世纪-十八世纪-西藏- 铜鎏金十二手臂准提菩萨像
Sale
Friday 21 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris