18th Century,Tibetan Gilt‑Bronze Seated Manjushri Bodhisattva

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Dimension：H 61cm(24.02in),W 40cm(15.75in),Weight 20kg,18th Century Condition & Provenance：The gilt surface remains largely well‑preserved with thick original gilding.There are natural age‑related wears across surface,several turquoise inlays are missing,no major cracks or breaks on the figure.The original base seal stays intact,rear base retains original cinnabar filling.Tibetan inscriptions are carved on pedestal.No modern welding,repair or re‑gilding,authentic old patina throughout.Private collection from Los Angeles,California.This statue was acquired through Paris antique dealers during 1970s,consistently stored in private religious‑art storage with limited public display,inherited within one family for generations. Description：This large gilt‑bronze figure depicts Manjushri Bodhisattva,a Tibetan Buddhist wisdom deity from 18th‑century Tibet.The deity sits in full lotus position upon a double‑layer lotus pedestal.His hands form teaching mudra at chest level.Two blooming lotus stems rise upward beside his arms,supporting wisdom sword and sutra scroll,which are classic symbolic attributes of Manjushri.The face is soft and well‑modeled with delicate eye details.His crown,ear ornaments,necklaces,bracelets and waist decorations are richly set with turquoise stones.The body is full and well‑proportioned with lifelike muscle details.The elaborate crown and blue‑painted hair display fine craftsmanship.Robust,plump lotus petals form the double pedestal,flower motifs with stone inlays run along base edge.Tibetan script inscriptions are carved on rear pedestal.The original bottom plate features engraved double‑vajra symbol and keeps original cinnabar coating.This monumental heavy‑cast sculpture reflects top‑tier Tibetan Buddhist statue‑making techniques of 18th century,it is an important devotional collectible of Tibetan art.

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