18th Century,Tibetan Gilt‑Bronze Gem‑Inlaid Seated Vajradhara

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Dimension：H 32.5cm,W 28cm,Weight 5.41kg Condition & Provenance：Solid cast figure.Preserved well‑kept original gilding.Natural soft devotional wear over long time of worship,minor gilding abrasion on raised surfaces,several antique gemstone losses.No cracks,missing sections or modern restorations.Crown,ritual implements and lotus base are all original.Face and hair retain original pigments.Untouched original base plate engraved with double‑vajra and eight‑auspicious‑symbols,heavy smooth patina.Private collection,Seattle,Washington.Acquired from long‑established Paris Asian art dealer in 1988,heirloom family piece,kept in private collection only,never appeared at public auction. Description：This is a fine 18th‑century Tibetan gilt‑bronze gem‑inlaid statue of Vajradhara.The deity sits in full‑lotus posture on double‑layer lotus throne.Hands cross at chest holding vajra and bell,which is the characteristic mudra for Vajradhara.He has round peaceful face with downcast eyes,calm and benevolent expression.Elaborate crown,ear ornaments,necklaces,ornamental garlands and bracelets are inlaid with multi‑colored red,blue and green gemstones.Two flower stems rise from shoulders,lotus blossoms support vajra and bell respectively.The figure features well‑balanced full body proportion with sophisticated detailed decorations.Lotus petals are thick and plump,scroll patterns incised on throne surface,fine bead‑pattern borders run along top and bottom of the throne.Base plate is carved with central double‑vajra surrounded by full set of eight auspicious symbols,original sealing remains intact.This exquisitely cast sculpture carries rich warm gilding and solemn ritual aura.It is an important high‑rank tantric devotional icon from Tibet,with profound religious meaning and outstanding collecting value.

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