Ming Yongle Period,Gilt‑Bronze Seated Kalachakra Yab‑Yum Statue

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Dimension：H 39.5cm(15.55in),W 28cm(11.02in),Weight 14kg Condition & Provenance：The entire complex figure remains structurally complete.All multi‑arms,the main deity,yab‑yum consort and trampled underworld figures are preserved without cracks or major losses.It retains original thick Yongle‑period gilding with natural surface wear from centuries‑long worship.Primitive mineral pigments survive on faces,crowns and garlands with natural age‑related fading,no later repainting.The original bottom plate engraved with sharp double‑vajra symbol is intact.No modern welding,repair work or re‑gilding.Genuine deep old patina from devotional use.Private collection in Dallas,Texas.Acquired by local collector from Hong Kong antique gallery during 1990s,kept within family collection and rarely exhibited publicly. Description：This is an imperial gilt‑bronze Kalachakra yab‑yum statue cast in imperial workshop during Yongle reign of Ming dynasty.The main deity displays multiple heads and numerous arms in fierce iconography,embracing the wisdom consort in yab‑yum union,standing in dynamic wide stance with both feet pressing down upon demon figures symbolizing ego‑delusion.The multi‑tiered heads are vividly carved with wrathful features,wide‑open eyes and bared fangs.Intricately carved crowns,skull garlands and elaborate jeweled ornaments cover the body.Each arm holds distinct ritual implements including kapala skull cups.The figure shows powerful dynamic body posture.It rests on an oval double lotus pedestal with full‑formed lotus petals and crisp beaded borders.This highly complex open‑work casting reflects top‑tier imperial bronze craftsmanship of Yongle era.Thick lustrous gilding and surviving mineral pigments together with original double‑vajra base plate mark it as important imperial Tibetan Buddhist devotional artwork of Ming dynasty,of outstanding historical,religious and collecting significance.

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