#22 • Boddhisattva Bronze with Gold Gilding Sculpture

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

High bid $140.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $150-250 Origin: Tibetan, 19th-20th Century Medium: Bronze and Gilded Gold Layer Dimension: 6.5x3.5x8.5in Condition: The gold gilding is wearing away Description: A Tibetan bronze sculpture of Bodhisattva, a being who has vowed to reach enlightenment and help other achieve it. The buddha is in a seated meditative pose on a lotus throne, holding a symbolic object, representing the removal of evil and blessings. The sculpture focuses on meditation and represents compassion and enlightenment.