A COPPER BRONZE STATUE OF BODHISATTVA
Tibetan-Chinese, 15th – 16th century. Bodhisattva is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base with both hands showing the gesture of wish granting, the varada mudra. Double vajra symbol neatly incised to seal plate.

Provenance: From the collection of Alexander Popov in Novi Sad, Kingdom of Serbia, acquired between 1900-1920. A copy of an old black and white photo, dating to early 1930s, with the collector’s cabinet, and the present statue within, is accompanying this lot.
Condition: Good condition with some wear, verdigris, abrasions and minor dents, the tips of the tiara slightly bent, fine natural patina. Sealed.

Weight: 1043.1 grams
Dimensions: Height 16.8 cm

The figure shows a serene expression with a gentle smile and downcast eyes, wears long flowing robes and celestial bands as well as beaded jewelry, disc earrings and an eight-lobed tiara surrounding the high chignon.

菩薩銅像
漢藏，十五至十六世紀。菩薩結跏趺坐于雙層蓮座上，手施與愿印。

來源：塞爾維亞 諾維薩Alexander Popov收藏，購於1900-1920年間。隨附一張1930年代黑白照片，上面顯示了這件造像在藏家櫃中的情況。
品相：良好品相一些磨損, 銅綠和一些凹痕，頭飾尖端略微彎曲，自然包漿，密封

重量：1043.1 克
尺寸：高 16.8 厘米