Description:

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early 20th century CE. A hollow-cast copper statue of Buddha standing atop a tiered lotus flower base. Buddha stands in a meditative pose and wears a flowing robe, holds open his right hand and grasps a lengthy flower stalk with his left hand, and dons a floral medallion necklace across his chest. His sensitive physiognomy is comprised of slender eyes beneath thin brows, a crested nose above an indented philtrum, and tall ears with lengthy lobes. A stippled diadem wraps around his neatly arranged coiffure, and a flaming nimbus projects upwards behind his head. The entire figure is covered in glinting layers of gilding that imbue a sense of opulence to this revered religious figure. Size: 3.375" W x 9.625" H (8.6 cm x 24.4 cm)

Provenance: private California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2005

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#137568

  • Condition: Flaming nimbus reattached to slot behind head and is perhaps not original to the figure. Minor abrasions to base, limbs, body, head, and nimbus, with softening to some finer details, fading to some gilt areas, and light encrustations within interior. Light earthen deposits and nice patina throughout.

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