Larger scale C19th Sino-Tibetan style bronze study of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Depicted seated on a double lotus throne in dhyanasana , the left hand upon his lap holding an alms bowl , the right hand lowered to touch the earth in bhumispara mudra .
Wearing a traditional sanghati robe over his shoulders with a decorative cast edge , the face with a benevolent expression, having elongated ears and wearing an elaborate curled hair head-dress . The eyes of almond shape , the forehead with a central urna .
An impressive study of good scale and proportions, having a consistent rich patina to the bronze .
H 17”
W 10”
D 8”
Tibet or China c.1870
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Internal Reference: ML 252
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1126140
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 43cm (16.9inches)Width is 25cm (9.8inches)Depth is 20cm (7.9inches)
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