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19th C. Tibetan Cloisonne Enameled Copper Buddha
19th C. Tibetan Cloisonne Enameled Copper Buddha
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Description
Central Asia, Tibet / southern China, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful cloisonne enamel and copper Buddha statue seated upon a lotus pedestal his hands in the Bhumisparsa mudra, or "earth witness" mudra and holding a bowl. The copper surface was once gilt, remains of the gold are present in some areas, especially on the verso of the head and back, where the statue may have not been touched or exposed as much as the forward face. The robes are enameled in a turquoise cloisonne with scrolling vines and floral patterning. The underside of the pedestal is sealed with a plate stamped with a dorje held in place with small tabs, the hollow interior of the statue may have contained paper prayers or small offerings. The dorje, also known as a vajra, is associated with Esoteric Buddhist rituals, especially in Tantric Vajrayana practices. Size: 7.5" L x 5.5" W x 12" H (19 cm x 14 cm x 30.5 cm); gold quality: 0.7% to 5.11%

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection

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#182784
Condition
Green patina and oxidation on the head and areas of the body as shown. Dark patina and toning, with fading and losses to gilding. Nicks and chips to some enamel cloisonne.
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19th C. Tibetan Cloisonne Enameled Copper Buddha

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Artemis Gallery

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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