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A gilt-copper alloy figure of a Buddha — 西藏 十五至十六世紀 鎏金銅合金佛坐像

A gilt-copper alloy figure of a Buddha

西藏 十五至十六世紀 鎏金銅合金佛坐像

This gilt-copper alloy Buddha figure from Tibet dates to the 15th-16th century and exemplifies Buddhist sculptural tradition of the Himalayan region. The gilding and precise casting demonstrate exceptional metalworking craftsmanship.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Arts d'Asie

December 9, 2021

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 42

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A gilt-copper alloy figure of a Buddha, 西藏 十五至十六世紀 鎏金銅合金佛坐像

This gilt-copper alloy Buddha figure from Tibet dates to the 15th-16th century and exemplifies Buddhist sculptural tradition of the Himalayan region. The gilding and precise casting demonstrate exceptional metalworking craftsmanship.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, Gilt Copper, Figure, Sculpture, Spiritual, Medieval, Tibetan, Religious, Buddha, Eastern