*A STONE-EMBELLISHED GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRADHARA ALSO KNOWN AS DORJE CHANG TIBETO-CHINESE, POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY Vajradhara is represented seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with his hands crossed before his chest holding a vajra and ghanta, clad in a striated dhoti and adorned with various jewelry inset with hardstones, the face with elongated eyes centered by a raised urna and surmounted by a jeweled tiara, the base sealed and incised with the a Vvajra. H: 12,9 cm Weight: 304,5 grams Note: Vajradhara is the ultimate primordial Buddha, or Adi-Buddha, according to the Sakya, Gelug and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism. IMPORTANT NOTICE: *This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. The rate will depend on the final country of destination. The sole buyers based in Ireland will be subject to an extra 13,5% VAT. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. 一尊鎏金青铜金刚佛像 中国西藏，约19世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.