A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Seated Figure of Je T

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A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Seated Figure of Je Tsongkhapa, 18th century 4-3/8 x 3-1/4 x 2-1/2 inches (11.1 x 8.3 x 6.3 cm) intricately cast seated in lotus position (dhyanasana) on a double-lotus throne, his hands in teaching mudra (dharmachakra), wearing pointed pandita hat representing monastic scholarship, with lotus flowers rising from his shoulders carrying the blade of Manjushri and the perfection of wisdom book Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) was the eminent Tibetan scholar and reformer who founded the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is conventionally represented as a monk and teacher, his hands expressing the transmission of Buddhist doctrine, while the sword and manuscript identify him with Mañjuśrī, the bodhisattva of wisdom. Property from a Private California Collection HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"

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