A gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva. Tibet. 16th century - image-1

Lot 119 Dα

A gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva. Tibet. 16th century

Auction 1034 - overview Cologne
13.06.2014, 11:00 - India/South East Asia, Tibet/Nepal, Chinese Sculptures
Estimate: 6.000 €
Result: 7.320 € (incl. premium)

A gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva. Tibet. 16th century

A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Vajrasattva, seated in vajrasana on a double-lotus base with a vajra held to his chest and a ghanta in his lap, clad in a dhoti, with beaded jewellery and a tiara. The base sealed. Remains of blue colour to the hair. 16th century.
Height 13.8 cm

Provenance

Private collection, the Netherlands