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Lot n° 544

A TIBETAN MINIATURE BRONZE OF PADMASAMBHAVA, 19TH...

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Tibet, 19th century. Padmasambhava was an 8th-century Buddhist master who is widely venerated by Tibetan Buddhists as a “second Buddha”. This bronze depicts him in the most popular way, with a mitra on his head and wearing royal garments. He is holding a vajra in one hand and an amrita vessel with a pearl on top in the other and is seated on a lotus throne. Condition: Imperfection at the bottom edge of the lotus throne, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Austrian private collection; previously in a German private collection and acquired between 1970 and 1980. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.3 cm