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Unknown (Historical) — A gilt-copper alloy figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, circa 16th century

Unknown (Historical)

A gilt-copper alloy figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, circa 16th century

A gilt-copper alloy figure of Padmasambhava, the legendary Buddhist teacher who introduced Buddhism to Tibet, created around the 16th century. This sculpture reflects the veneration of this important religious figure in Tibetan Buddhist practice.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Indian and Himalayan Art, including Masterpieces from the Nyingjei Lam Collection

March 21, 2023

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 130

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Unknown (Historical), A gilt-copper alloy figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, circa 16th century

A gilt-copper alloy figure of Padmasambhava, the legendary Buddhist teacher who introduced Buddhism to Tibet, created around the 16th century. This sculpture reflects the veneration of this important religious figure in Tibetan Buddhist practice.

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

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Buddhist Teacher, Padmasambhava, Tibet, 16th Century, Gilt Copper Alloy, Tantric Buddhism, Religious Figure

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