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A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF A LAMA A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF A LAMA
TIBET, 15TH/16TH CENTURY TIBET, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
Himalayan Art Resources item no.2339 Himalayan Art Resources item no.2337
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) high 4 3/4 in. (12 cm) high
US$6,000 - 8,000 US$6,000 - 8,000
西藏 十五／十六世紀 喇嘛銅像 西藏 十五／十六世紀 喇嘛銅像
This charming little bronze depicts the master with his head lowered A closely related lama, likely from the same workshop, was sold at
and his eyes closed, as if in meditation. His robes are finely executed Christie’s, Amsterdam, 23 October 1991, lot 157.
with naturalistic folds, incised floral motifs, and beaded fringes. He
sets the dharma in motion with his hands, from which sprout ardent Published
lotuses that bloom the attributes of Manjushri by his shoulders. Portraits of the Masters, p.278, no.81.
Published Published & Exhibited
Portraits of the Masters, pp.310-1, no.85. Monasterios y Lamas del Tibet, p.199, no.160.
Published & Exhibited
Monasterios y Lamas del Tibet, p.213, no.183.
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