Lot 1054 A gilt bronze sculpture of Arhat Ajita,

A gilt bronze sculpture of Arhat Ajita,

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50000 - 75000 SEK

Height 15.5 cm. Width 11.5 cm. Depth 9 cm.

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Estimate
50 000 - 75 000 SEK
Depicts arhat Ajita as a meditating hermit clad in heavy robes and a heavy hood, a standard iconographic portrayal of the master. He is rooted on a two-tiered cushion, with elegant intricate lotus decoration, the Arhat seated in vajraparyankasana, with hands held in dhyanamudra. Traces of cold gilt painting. The base is sealed and with a double vajra. Height 15.5 cm. Width 11.5 cm. Depth 9 cm.
Weight 1492 gram.
Provenance
From the Collection of M.D. Karl-Olof Högsell (1896-1974). He was acitve as a M.D on ships for a period , and brought the deity back during this time. Thence by descent within the family.
Literature
Compare another portrait of Ajia, in Portraits of the Masters, pp.78-9, no.2.
More information
The name Ajita means "The Unsubdued", probably related to the story of his successful fetching of a princess with the most excellent of elephants, in order to have King Prasenajit agree to their marriage. This talented young man eventually abandoned his wealth and power, and became one of the sixteen disciples of Buddha.