Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze Seated Manjushri Bodhisattva Statue

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Dimensions:Overall Height 33cm(12.99in),Width 23cm(9.06in),Weight 4280g,18th-19th CenturyCondition & Provenance:This statue is fully intact with thick,well-preserved gilding.All mineral facial pigments remain vivid,all original ritual implements are complete without any loss.The carved patterns across the lotus base stay crisp and undamaged.The base plate is the original unaltered red copper seal base,with only minor natural wear along the gilded edges from centuries of devotional use.This piece originates from the long-term private collection of a senior art collector based in San Francisco,California,USA.Description:This statue follows the classic Tibetan Buddhist iconography of Manjushri,the Bodhisattva of wisdom.He sits in full lotus posture atop a double-layer lotus throne,featuring well-balanced,soft and harmonious proportions that perfectly reflect the aesthetic standard of Tibetan Buddhist sculptures made during China’s Qing Dynasty.The sculpture was cast in segmented fine copper and fully covered in rich gilding.Every surface is fully engraved with winding floral scrolls and cloud patterns.Parts of the flowing silk scarves and ritual tool backing elements reveal the original red copper body underneath,creating beautiful layered color contrast.A tall triple-tiered ushnisha sits atop his head,coated in black lacquer and capped with a mani wish-fulfilling jewel.He wears an ornate five-leaf crown with elaborate hollowed carvings;crown ribbons hang down beside his ears paired with cloud-shaped inlaid earrings.The Bodhisattva’s face is full and rounded with a broad forehead and full cheeks.A white dot urna sits centered on his forehead,his face finished with clay gild.Long arched eyebrows are hand-painted with natural blue mineral pigment,his calm eyes gaze straight forward,and his lips are tinted rich red with original colorants that have survived fully intact,delivering a gentle,compassionate aura.Multiple layered beaded necklaces drape his neck,and he wears bead-pattern armlets and bangles on his limbs.His upper torso is bare with soft silk scarves swirling out in dramatic curves.Every inch of his scarves and lower robes are covered in delicate,smooth continuous carved scrollwork.His right hand rises high to grip the sword of wisdom,a sacred symbol that cuts through all mortal ignorance.His left hand rests at his chest forming a sacred mudra,while a blossoming lotus stem extends upward beside his arm to hold the Prajna sutra scroll,the signature symbolic attribute of Manjushri.The double lotus base features plump,rounded lotus petals with soft upturned tips.A string of bead trim runs along both top and bottom rims of the throne,and the vertical sides of the base are fully carved with scrolling grass and water wave motifs.The raw red copper bottom plate bears natural scratches and worn patina accumulated from years of devotional worship,forming an authentic aged surface.The statue boasts a substantial overall size,showcasing exceptional craftsmanship in casting,engraving and gilding.This is a top-tier,well-preserved devotional central Buddha statue from Qing-era Tibetan Buddhism.

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