#6 • Tsongkhapa Tibetan Buddha Sculpture

Part of Professor's Collection Part Two: Asian Sculpture and Fine Objects (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $100.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $175 - $350 Origin: Tibet, China, 18th Century Medium: Bronze with Gold Gilt Dimension: 8x7x12in Condition: The gold gilt is wearing away Description: Tsongkhapa is a significant Tibetan figure. Tsongkhapa was alive from 1357-1419 and founded the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism which emphasizes monastic discipline and systematic study. The sculpture is created in Tibeto Chinese style with ornamentation and details. The piece is shown in a seated position with a pointed head piece and symbolic objects on the shoulders. The underside plate has a double vajra imprint.  Reportedly has blessing on the inside of the underside plate seal.