Gilt-bronze Figure of Vairocana

Description:

Gilt-bronze Figure of Vairocana, Sino-Tibet, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with the central pair of hands in dharmachakra mudra, the other three pairs of hands performing various mudras, each of the four faces adorned with beaded jewelry, heavy earrings, and elaborate crowns, robes embellished with floral trim, seven-character Qianlong mark, sealed, ht. 14 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

loss of gilt

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