18th Century,Tibetan Gilt‑Bronze Seated Manjushri Inlaid With Gems

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Dimension：H 33.5cm,W 20.7cm,Weight 5.16kg Condition & Provenance：Solid single‑piece casting.Majority of original gilding survives.Age‑related devotional wear across surface,minor gilding abrasion,a few antique gemstone losses.No cracks or restorations.Crown,flower‑stem attributes and lotus base are all original.Facial hair retains original pigment.The original base plate remains untouched,engraved with double‑vajra symbol at center,heavy aged patina.Private collection,San Francisco,California.Acquired from Paris antique dealer in 1981,passed down within one family,exhibited only in private institution,never offered for auction. Description：This is a high‑quality 18th‑century Tibetan gilt‑bronze Manjushri statue in mature Tibetan style.The bodhisattva sits in full‑lotus posture on double‑layer beaded lotus throne.He has full graceful facial features with downcast eyes,expressing serene wisdom.The crown,ear ornaments,necklaces,bracelets and waist ornaments are set with multi‑color gemstones,many stones remain intact.Both hands form teaching mudra at chest.Two flower stems rise upward from both arms,lotus blossoms support wisdom sword and scripture scroll,which are iconic symbols of Manjushri.His hair retains traditional black pigment with high topknot,flowing scarves drape along body.Soft realistic body proportion is well‑executed.Lotus petals are plump and well‑defined with fine bead‑pattern borders.The base plate is engraved with double‑vajra seal in untouched original condition.This well‑cast statue features warm gilding and elaborate details.It represents fine Tibetan devotional art with great artistic and collecting value.

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