#53 • Bronze Seated Bodhisattva

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

High bid $55.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $100 - $300 Origin: Tibet or Nepal, Early to Mid 20th century Medium: Bronze Dimension: 8x4.5x3.5in 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.