18th‑Century Gilt‑Bronze Guhyasamaja Tantric Yab‑Yum Statue

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Dimensions: Height 44 cm (17.32 inches), Weight 13160 g. Condition and Provenance: This Buddha statue is entirely original, made of heavy bronze, gilded, with slight wear and patina due to age. The original gemstones on the crown are still intact. There are no obvious cracks or defects, but some early repairs are visible. The base is engraved with a double vajra motif and is sealed. This Buddha statue was once in a private collection in Portland, Oregon, USA. It was purchased in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1968 and has been kept on the family estate ever since, never publicly auctioned. Description: This is a beautiful 18th-century Tibetan gilt bronze Guhyasamaja statue with arms embracing a consort. The main deity has three faces and twelve arms, embracing the consort, seated cross-legged on a double lotus throne. Each hand holds a vajra, dharma wheel, or other ritual implements. The gemstone inlays on the crown, necklace, and armbands are well preserved and the craftsmanship is exquisite. The full, well-defined lotus petals showcase exquisite casting craftsmanship and harmonious proportions. Guhyasamaja is a high-level tantric deity central to the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, closely associated with pacifying misfortune and accumulating merit. This Buddha statue is enormous, remarkably well-preserved, and possesses immense religious and collectible value.

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