STATUETTE DE VAJRADHARA EN ALLIAGE DE CUIVRE DORÉ... Lot n° 28

STATUETTE DE VAJRADHARA EN ALLIAGE DE CUIVRE DORÉ TIBET, XVIE SIÈCLE Himalayan Art Resources item no. 4627 21 cm (8 1/4 in.) high Footnotes: A GILT COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF VAJRADHARA TIBET, 16TH CENTURY 西藏 十六世紀 銅鎏金金剛總持像 Provenance With Claude de Marteau, Brussels, by 1970s Vajradhara crosses his arms in vajrahumkara mudra, symbolizing the union of female wisdom and male compassion necessary for the dissolution of the self into the emptiness that is Vajrayana Buddhism's ultimate reality. Because such a state of existence is beyond description and therefore, imperceptible to the naked eye, Vajradhara is shown here in his, 'enjoyment form' (sambhogakaya), replete with sumptuous clothing and elaborate gemstone garlands. A lavish scarf hangs over the Adi Buddha's forearms, which cleverly transitions into a pair of jeweled flowers rising up to his shoulders and a vajra finial surmounting his hair enclosed by a halo of flames. Also distinctive is a net-woven apron with floral embellishments gently falling over Vajradhara's feet and lower garment, relating to two other Vajradhara images with similarly modelled flora, crowns, and peaceful appearance (HAR 204088 & 11507). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Very good condition overall, with losses to the ritual bell that would have been held in the proper left hand. Minor nicks and dents to the crown, finial, and proper right knee. A few insets are missing. Minor loss to the gilding. There is a thin layer of smoky black residue from exposure to temple lamps within the culture. Remains of cold gold to the face, blue pigment to the pupils, eyebrows, and hair, white pigment to the eyes, and red pigment to the lips. Comes with a custom mounted stand. Please contact Dora Tan (dora.tan@bonhams.com) for related condition report images.