Large gilt bronze figure of Bodhisattva, seated on a double-lotus pedestal in vajraparyankasana, the hands in vitarka and varada mudra, each holding a long stem issuing a lotus-borne book and sword flanking either shoulder, the deity with a billowing scarf draped over the shoulders and a dhoti falling into elegant pleats, with chest and waist adorned by elaborate beaded necklaces, the hair swept up in a high top knot and ornamented with an elaborate crown, the face set in a benevolent expression and gentle smile; the front of the base incised with a horizontal six-character mark.
Height: 10 1/2" (27 cm)
Provenance:New York Private Collection.