A gilt bronze figure of Tsongkhapa. Tibet. 18th century - image-1

Lot 450 Dα

A gilt bronze figure of Tsongkhapa. Tibet. 18th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
03.06.2015, 14:00 - Chinese Decorative Arts, Tibet/Nepal, India, South-East Asia
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 5.580 € (incl. premium)

A gilt bronze figure of Tsongkhapa. Tibet. 18th century

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Tsongkhapa seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with his hands held in dharmachakra mudra, with lotus stems supporting his attributes, the book and the sword, with the vajra in front. Very good overall gilding. Minor damage. Base open. 18th century.
Height 13.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Southern Germany, acquired around 1900 in Shanghai by the grandfather, Alphonso de Wittembersky, whilst working there as a medical practitioner