Ming Yongle‑Marked Gilt‑Bronze Manjushri Triad With Mandorla

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Dimensions:H:44.5cm, W:29.2cm, Weight:13.4kg Condition & Provenance:Complete original ensemble, heavy cast‑copper body fully gilded, partial surviving mineral polychrome, natural age‑related gilding wear, no cracks or losses. Incised “Da Ming Yong Le Nian Shi” reign mark on plinth, red‑lacquered mandorla backplate, original sealed base engraved with double vajra symbol. Old private‑estate collection from Oregon, acquired 1974 through Portland antique dealer, originally devotional sculpture from Tibetan monastery, kept within family collection, never publicly auctioned.Description:Monumental intact gilt‑bronze triad of Manjushri bodhisattva with elaborate mandorla and multi‑tiered Sumeru pedestal. Central Manjushri sits in full lotus posture upon double‑lotus throne, right hand raised aloft holding wisdom vajra, left hand holding scripture scroll, serene compassionate countenance, ornate crown and elaborate beaded ornaments. Two attendant bodhisattvas stand respectfully on flanking lotus bases. Grand mandorla features central top Garuda, flanking makara mythical beasts and flying celestial attendants, densely decorated with beaded borders and scrolling foliate patterns. Multi‑layered pedestal adorned with pillars, guardian lions, Garuda motif and vajra emblems, exceptional casting and chasing craftsmanship. Official Yongle reign mark finely incised on plinth. Manjushri embodies transcendent wisdom, one of the most venerated figures within Tibetan Buddhism. This large‑scale complete ensemble bears distinct Sino‑Tibetan artistic characteristics, representing an important imperial‑style devotional treasure.

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