Description:
Tibeto-Chinese, 18th c.
H. 31,5 cm
Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands placed in front of his chest showing the dharmacakramudra, its finger nails well defined, the hands originally holding stems of lotuses flowering along his upper arms, wearing a monastic garment including underskirt and mantle falling down in wide pleats over his legs, the borders finely incised with a scrolling tendril motif, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes, slightly smiling lips, elongated earlobes and shaven hairdo, unsealed.
Old North German private collection, assembled mainly in the 1960's and 70's - Minor wear, attributes lost