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LOT 172

Lot 172

A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet/Mongolia, 18th Century

A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet/Mongolia, 18th Century
Lot 172 Details
A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet/Mongolia, 18th Century

十八世纪 蒙/藏 铜鎏金宗喀巴

The Gelug teacher seated in padmasana on a double-lotus base, his hands in a teaching gesture and a pair of lotuses supporting a book and a sword behind him, the base sealed with a double-vajra plate
height 5.4 in — 13.8 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,000
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A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet/Mongolia, 18th Century
  • A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet/Mongolia, 18th Century
  • A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet/Mongolia, 18th Century
  • A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet/Mongolia, 18th Century
  • A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet/Mongolia, 18th Century
Provenance:

From the Collection of Joe Der, Toronto/Montreal.
Acquired in China before 1980.
乔德先生私人珍藏
1980年之前购自中国

Note:

Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) was the revered founder of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. The present lot portrays the Guru in his main, Pandita form, wearing a pointed hat and three robes.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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