June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 267:
Description
H:74.0cm(29.13in) W:45.0cm(17.72in) Weight:23900g(52.69lb)This statue is cast in bronze and gilded, depicting the main figure of Three-Faced, Six-Armed Yab-Yum Buddha (Guhyasamaja/Vajradhara). He sits in lotus position on a lotus pedestal, wearing a treasure crown with a compassionate and solemn expression, six arms holding implements, decorated with necklaces and bracelets. Two attendant Bodhisattvas stand on both sides. The whole statue is integrated with a large arched halo and a pagoda-shaped top, fully decorated with scrolling lotus and divine beast patterns. The multi-layered Sumeru-style pedestal is exquisitely carved with mellow gilding. There is a mark reading "Made in Yongle Period of Ming Dynasty" in the upper right corner. It is a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty court Tibetan Buddhist Tantric statues, with extremely high historical, artistic and religious worship value.
Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN
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