California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5087 
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSRI    銅鎏金文殊菩薩像


  • Dimension: Height: 9 1/8 in (23.2 cm) Width: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $5500

The bodhisattva finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, hands in gesture of dharmachakra mudra holding the tips of lotus stems bearing his attributes a sword and a book, wearing a flowing dhoti gathered in folds around his knees and sash around the shoulders revealing the bare chest adorned with beaded pendent jewellery chains. The face is modelled to provide a benevolent expression with painted downcast eyes and smiling lips, hair is worn in braids and curling topknot with loose strands falling over the shoulders.