Lot 53

Bronze Seated Bodhisattva

Sold July 18, 2025

Price realized
$55

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $100 – $300

Origin: Tibet or Nepal, Early to Mid 20th century

Medium: Bronze

Dimension: 8×4.5×3.5in

Condition: Front pedestal has some slight wear around the base.

Description: A bronze statue of a seated Bodhisattva, likely Tara or Manjushri from Tibetan or Nepalese Buddhist traditions, a figure who delays enlightenment to help others. The intricate details and ornamentation include the crown and flower that are embedded with semi-precious stones. The statue embodies transcendent wisdom and the ability to cut through delusion. Buddhists pray to Manjushri, “Gentle Glory,” for help with learning memory and knowledge. Likely from the late 19th to mid-20th C.

Lot details

Lot
53
Closed
July 18, 2025

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