18th‑Century Qing Gilt‑Bronze Inlaid Turquoise Seated Mahasiddha Figure

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Dimensions: Height 15 cm (5.91 inches), Width 12 cm (4.72 inches), 18th century. Condition and Provenance: This statue is in excellent condition. Most of the original gilding is well preserved, with only natural signs of aging; some gilding has chipped off, revealing the bronze base. Some turquoise inlays are missing. There are no signs of damage or repair. The original backing plate is intact, with a double vajra motif engraved on the bottom. This statue is from a private collection in Los Angeles, California. Acquired overseas in the 1960s, it has been kept on the family estate and has never been publicly published or auctioned. Description: This is a fine 18th-century Tibetan gilt bronze statue of a Mahasiddha. The master sits in a relaxed posture on an exquisite lotus pedestal. His facial expression is vivid and expressive, with piercing eyes that convey unrestrained and powerful spiritual strength. His right arm is raised in a pointing gesture, while his left hand holds a skull bowl. He has a robust and full figure, wearing a magnificent necklace and armbands inlaid with turquoise. The hair is meticulously sculpted, with tight, curls. The lotus throne petals are clearly defined, and a human face is carved on the front of the base. The original sealed base is engraved with two vajras, a hallmark of Tibetan Buddhist sculpture. This Buddha statue is cast from high-quality bronze alloy and plated with a warm, heavy gilding. The statue's posture is lifelike, and the details are exquisitely crafted, perfectly showcasing the unrestrained artistic style of a great master in Tibetan Buddhism. It is a Buddhist artwork of great collectible value.

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