Gilt-bronze Buddha

Description:

Gilt-bronze Buddha, Tibet, 17th/18th century, seated in dhyanasana pose on a lotus throne supported by a rectangular pedestal cast with two elephants, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudras, and wearing a close-fitting sanghati leaving his right shoulder bare, ht. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Rubbing to the gilding

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