Auction 008
Chinese, Islamic & Indian Art | Exclusive Auction with No Reserve Lots
By Grand Auction House
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Feb 20, 2025
Unit B26, 13-25 Church Street, Marylebone, NW8 8DT
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LOT 178:
A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Plaque of Manjushri, 19th Century.
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Start price:
£
750
Estimated price :
£1,000 - £1,200
Buyer's Premium: 22%
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A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Plaque of Manjushri, 19th Century.
A finely cast Tibetan gilt bronze plaque depicting Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, seated in dhyanasana upon a double-lotus pedestal. The deity holds a flaming sword in the right hand, symbolizing the dispelling of ignorance, and a lotus in the left hand, supporting the Prajnaparamita Sutra. The arched backplate is intricately decorated with floral motifs and birds, while the reverse bears an engraved double vajra symbol.
H: Approximately 24cm
L: Approximately 17cm
Provenance:
From the collection of a distinguished British gentleman in London
