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A copper-alloy figure of Sadaksari Avalokitesvara — 西藏 約十四世紀 局部鎏金銅合金四臂觀世音菩薩坐像

A copper-alloy figure of Sadaksari Avalokitesvara

西藏 約十四世紀 局部鎏金銅合金四臂觀世音菩薩坐像

This fourteenth-century Tibetan copper-alloy sculpture depicts the four-armed Sadaksari Avalokitesvara, the compassionate Buddhist deity, in a seated position. Partially gilded, the work demonstrates the sophisticated metalworking techniques of medieval Himalayan artisans. The sculpture exemplifies the iconographic precision and artistic refinement of Tibetan Buddhist religious art.

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Arts d'Asie

June 16, 2022

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

Lot 131

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A copper-alloy figure of Sadaksari Avalokitesvara, 西藏 約十四世紀 局部鎏金銅合金四臂觀世音菩薩坐像

This fourteenth-century Tibetan copper-alloy sculpture depicts the four-armed Sadaksari Avalokitesvara, the compassionate Buddhist deity, in a seated position. Partially gilded, the work demonstrates the sophisticated metalworking techniques of medieval Himalayan artisans. The sculpture exemplifies the iconographic precision and artistic refinement of Tibetan Buddhist religious art.

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Related themes

Deity, Sculpture, Spiritual, Medieval, Tibetan, Religious, Decorative, Buddhist art, Gold Gilt, Copper-Alloy