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

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Dimension：H 43cm,W 29.5cm,Weight 14kg Condition & Provenance：All arms,the main deity and consort components are intact without cracks or losses.It retains original gilding with natural wear and partial gilding loss from centuries‑of‑worship.Turquoise and coral inlays adorn crowns,garlands and skirts,some stones show age‑related loss.Original mineral pigments remain on hair top with natural aging,no modern repainting.The original base plate is well preserved,finely engraved with double‑vajra symbol,heavy old patina formed on bronze surface.No modern welding,repair or re‑gilding treatments.Private collection in Princeton,New Jersey.Acquired through European antique dealer in 1980s,passed down within family and rarely displayed to public. Description：This is an 18th‑century Tibetan gilt‑bronze Guhyasamaja yab‑yum tantric statue.The main deity presents serene benevolent facial features with multiple heads and arms,wears elaborate gem‑inlaid crown set with turquoise and coral.The deity embraces wisdom consort,sits in full lotus position on double‑layer lotus pedestal.Each arm holds various ritual implements including vajra and dharma‑wheel.Body lines are soft and elegant,crowns,necklaces,ornaments and skirt decorations are meticulously carved.Lotus petals are full and plump with crisp bead borders.This complex open‑work casting shows superb Tibetan craftsmanship,warm gilt surface,surviving gem inlays and mineral pigments.Engraved double‑vajra on base plate strictly follows tantric iconographic rules.It represents high‑rank Tibetan Buddhist devotional artwork of 18th century with great religious,artistic and collecting value.

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