Qing Dynasty Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha figure of Padmasambhava, the Lotus Born, from the land of Oddiyana; one of the three principal figures responsible for establishing Buddhism in Tibet in the 8th century.
Mature in appearance, with one face and two hands, moustache and small goatee, the right hand is in the wrathful mudra. The left hand placed in the lap supports a skull cup containing a long-life vase, painted with red pigment. Adorned with gold earrings, the head is covered with a lotus hat, adorned on the center with turquoise bead inlaid. Attired in various robes, he sits in a relaxed posture on a sun and moon disc and lotus throne. Extensive trace of gilt remain on surfaces. The underside with incised Quatre-foil flori-form petals visvavajra mark.

Measurements: Height: 8" Width: 5"

PROVENANCE: From The Collections of Mike and Annie Gaither, US Navy 1959-1982.
With a sense of duty for his country Mike joined the US Navy in 1959 the idea was to see the world and obtain an education that would propel his future. The opportunity to become part of the submarine fleet was compelling and once involved it became his career path of choice. In 1964 he married his lifelong partner Annie Nix. And to this day they are still happily married.
While in the Navy he specialized in communication and electronic repair and was able to obtain the rank of Radioman Chief Petty Officer during his time in the service he supervised crews of up to 25 in high speed communications, repair and records and Department Chief coordinating 8 repair divisions. Analyzing commands to discover systemic difficulties and training to resolve difficulties. Additional fields include intercultural and race relations, Drug and Alcohol training.
With a long career in the Navy his desire to visit many foreign countries was fulfilled.
His desire to be a leader in the open markets directed his path into the pastoral leadership where he was able to train and work with people in Italy Guam Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands, Republic of Palau, with visits to such countries Germany, and Asian Countries. With the opportunity to be in such places also provided the knowledge and ability to obtain collectables from the area. Reaching a point where one feels that it is time to downsize and realign their assets this has opened the door for others to add these items into their private collection. The quality is exceptional, pristine and highly sought after.


The Collections of Mike and Annie Gaither presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-140 through Lot-153, continued from Lot-268 through Lot-324, continued from Lot-415 through Lot-429, and Lot-439.

In Excellent condition over all.
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