Gilt-bronze Figure of Manjushri

Description:

Gilt-bronze Figure of Manjushri, Sino-Tibet, 18th century or earlier, seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus throne, holding a sword in her raised right hand, painted details (now mostly lost),incised with nine arabic numbers on the base, ht. 7 in.

Provenance: Purchased in China in the 1930s, then by descent to the present owner.
Estimate $8,000-10,000

gilt and pigment loss, minor tarnishing.


Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords