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20 October 2020 - 14:15 (CEST) -
13, rue Traverse - 29212 Brest
In the 13th and 14th centuries, Tibetan Buddhist art achieved extraordinary mastery in gilt bronze work with help from artists in the neighbouring Kathmandu Valley.
Tibet, 13th/14th century, gilt bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni in Maravijaya position, h. 31 cm. Estimate: €40,000/60,000
Tibet, 13th/14th century, gilt bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni in Maravijaya position, h. 31 cm. Estimate: €40,000/60,000
The rich art of Tibet goes back many centuries. Early on this remarkable region, at the meeting point of India and China, spawned a considerable and flourishing culture. After spreading throughout India, Buddhism reached its peak in the 7 th century in its "Vajrayana" (Tantric) form. Although internal struggles interrupted…
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