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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAHASIDDHA VIRUPA
18TH CENTURY
The bearded fgure is modelled seated on a deer skin over a lotus stand, and is wearing
long robes adorned with elaborate jewellery. He holds one arm aloft to one side.
6º in. (15.9 cm.) high
£15,000-20,000 $20,000-26,000
€18,000-23,000
Gilt-bronze fgures of this deity started to be produced in China in the early
15th century, under the reign of the Yongle Emperor (1403-1424), who was a devout
buddhist himself.
清十八世紀 鎏金銅大成就者像
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