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A BLACKSTONE POLYCHROME FIGURE OF Seated in yogic posture with a meditation band around his legs, the
PADAMPA SANGYE plump mahasiddha presents his characteristic double-handed vitarka
TIBET, 15TH CENTURY mudra. His long locks fan across his back, and a bone apron signifies
Himalayan Art Resources item no.61550 his status as a tantric adept.
3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm) high
Padampa was born in 12th-century Southern India. He trained at the
Pala monasteries before traveling to Tibet on several occasions. He is
$4,000 - 6,000
best known for teaching his students through non-verbal gestures and
is also remembered for his ardent support of women practitioners.
西藏 十五世紀 黑石雕帕當巴桑傑像
He is often depicted sitting with the soles of his feet planted on the
floor and his knees in front of his chest, but the present lot is a rarer
representation shared by another example in bronze (HAR item no.
49424).

Provenance
Private American Collection

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