A RARE AND EXTRAORDINARY GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF SEATED YOGI, seated in padmasana with his hands held together in his lap in dhyanamudra, the eyes wide-opened with intense gaze, suggesting an awakened state of consciousness, flanked by a pair of pendulous earlobes, the head covered with thick, pointed tufts of hair, a symbol of asceticism; his nude fleshy body with a rich patina, indicative of yogic prowess.

Two-line inscription across lower rear

Dimension: 15" H (39.5cm H).

PROVENANCE: Private collection

CATALOGUE NOTE
X-Ray reveals the bronze statue with a retracted male genitalia and sealed with mantra rolls inside.