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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ASIAN COLLECTION
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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA RATNASAMBHAVA
MONGOLIA, ZANABAZAR STYLE, 17TH-18TH CENTURY MONGOLIA, ZANABAZAR STYLE, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
6√ in. (17.4 cm.) high 6¡ in. (16.2 cm.) high

$50,000-70,000
$18,000-25,000

Ratnasambhava appears here in a naturalistic form, with defned facial
The present work depicts Buddha Amitabha seated in dhyanasana, with his
features, hands and feet. His well-proportioned physiognomy and relaxed
hands in dhyanana mudra and holding an alms bowl. He wears a monk’s robe
musculature are the product of a sophisticated atelier, well versed in the
draped over his left shoulder, the hems of which are delicately incised with
Zanabazar style. The round base and large, leaf-like lotus petals are less
foret designs. The broad shoulders, tubular limbs, delicate facial features,
ubiquitous, but clear signs of its Mongolian origin.
and stamen-like incised lines above a multi-tiered lotus base, are elements
associated with the Zanabazar style of this fne gilt-bronze sculpture.
Himalayan Art Resources, item no. 24551.
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item no. 24398.
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