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TIBET XVIIe SIECLE
Manjushri triad in copper alloy
The bodhisattva is depicted standing in tribhanga on a lotiform base, adorned with a number of elegantly drooping jewels and scarves, brandishing a sword with his right hand, while his other hand holds a lotus stem flourishing over his shoulder and housing a book. He is accompanied by Vajrapani and Padmapani seated in lalitasana on either side. The whole rests on an openwork base and rests on a wide mandorla surmounted by a Garuda among foliage and flanked by various animals (mankara, lion and elephant). The jewels and dhoti are enhanced with fine copper and silver inlays. Faces enhanced with cold gilding.
Dim. 19.4 x 13 x 6.1 cm
CONDITION
Traces of oxidations, unsealed, wear to the gilt of the face, age-consistent wear
Manjushri triad in copper alloy
The bodhisattva is depicted standing in tribhanga on a lotiform base, adorned with a number of elegantly drooping jewels and scarves, brandishing a sword with his right hand, while his other hand holds a lotus stem flourishing over his shoulder and housing a book. He is accompanied by Vajrapani and Padmapani seated in lalitasana on either side. The whole rests on an openwork base and rests on a wide mandorla surmounted by a Garuda among foliage and flanked by various animals (mankara, lion and elephant). The jewels and dhoti are enhanced with fine copper and silver inlays. Faces enhanced with cold gilding.
Dim. 19.4 x 13 x 6.1 cm
CONDITION
Traces of oxidations, unsealed, wear to the gilt of the face, age-consistent wear