Fire-gilt bronze, turquois and coral inserts Tibet / China, 17th / 18th century Meditative facial expression Partly reticulated Finely chased details Sealed base plate with double vajra symbol Measurements: 23 x 17 x 12 cm (height x width x depth) Very good condition Provenance: from a private collection in southern Germany This Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of the bodhisattva Mañju r was crafted during the 17th or 18th century. Mañju r is one of the oldest bodhisattvas, his name translates to “Gentle Glory”. This bronze shows him sitting in Padmasana with the soles of his feet turned upwards on a lotus pedestal in high relief. His right hand forms the Varada mudr , the gesture of bestowal, and his left hand forms the Prithvi mudr . Attributes are seen on the lotus flowers, which grow out of the throne. A sword, which cuts through the veil of ignorance, is seen to the right and a book lies on the removable lotus stalk to the left.Mañju r has a peaceful expression. His body is decorated with small turquoise and coral inserts, and he is wearing a partly reticulated five-leaf crown on his head. The finely chased topknot is cold-painted in blue and the back of the crown is painted red.The bronze figure of the bodhisattva Mañju r is in very good condition with light traces of age and wear, such as hairline scratches here and there as well as minor paint abrasion. The tip of the left middle finger has broken off. The pedestal has a sealed base plate with a large double vajra symbol. The figure measures 23 cm in height, 17 cm in width and 12 cm in depth. Starting Price : 4000