Qing Dynasty Gilded Enamel Porcelain Sculpture of Vajradhara Seated Figure

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Dimensions：H.29 cm Condition & Provenance：Overall intact. Back‑plate, lotus throne and figure firmly joined. Enamel and gilding with natural age‑related minor wear, no cracks or major chips, slight surface abrasion on partial polychrome areas. Mould‑mark preserved on base, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Arthur Collins, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Acquired in 1970s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine Qing‑dynasty polychrome‑enamel and gilded porcelain figure of Vajradhara for Tibetan‑Buddhist worship. The deity sits in full lotus position upon double‑layer lotus pedestal with plump petals painted in iron‑red and turquoise‑green, the dark‑brown base scattered with gilded speckles. The body is covered with gilded glaze. The deity wears an ornate jewelled crown set with red‑blue beads, large flower‑form earrings and beaded neck ornaments, bracelets adorn wrists. Right hand holds ritual aloft, left hand forms mudra at chest. Flowing scarves with black‑blue speckles drift down from shoulders. The robe is rendered in orange‑red ground with gilded floral patterns, naturalistic folds well‑modelled. Behind the figure stands a large peach‑shape open‑work back‑plate carved with scrolling foliage in turquoise‑green glaze, demonstrating sophisticated hollow‑carving technique. The face is serene and benevolent with delicately delineated features. Combining porcelain modelling, open‑work carving, gilding and multi‑colour enamels, this is a rare Han‑made Tibetan‑style Buddhist porcelain sculpture of Qing period. Circular vent hole at centre of base, workshop mould‑mark impressed on unglazed base.

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