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A copper alloy Manjusri reliquary — 西藏 十九世紀 合金銅佛龕及擦擦

A copper alloy Manjusri reliquary

西藏 十九世紀 合金銅佛龕及擦擦

This 19th-century Tibetan copper alloy reliquary depicting Manjusri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, represents traditional Buddhist sculptural craftsmanship. The work is an important example of Tibetan religious art and metallurgical skill from the historical period.

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Arts d'Asie Online

November 3, 2021

Estimate: $500$700

Lot 162

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A copper alloy Manjusri reliquary, 西藏 十九世紀 合金銅佛龕及擦擦

This 19th-century Tibetan copper alloy reliquary depicting Manjusri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, represents traditional Buddhist sculptural craftsmanship. The work is an important example of Tibetan religious art and metallurgical skill from the historical period.

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Related themes

Bronze, 19th Century, Sculpture, Metalwork, Spiritual, Tibetan, Reliquary, Religious, Buddhist, Ornamental