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Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of the Buddha, Early 19th Century

$6,500

£4,949.61

€5,699.35

CA$9,211.07

A$9,907.83

CHF 5,295.03

MX$116,785.04

NOK 66,757.92

SEK 61,029.41

DKK 42,583.75

About the Item

A stunningly graceful life-sized arm and hand of the Buddha, Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century. The hand is beautifully cast, with long, elegant fingers and nice detailing to the palm lines and the fingernails. The arm of repousse. The entirety richly gilt. This arm would originally have been part of a life-sized statue of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, who is typically portrayed performing bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling the earth to witness, which symbolizes the moment the Buddha reached enlightenment. This arm would have been draped elegantly over his knee, the hand reaching down, with the tip of the middle finger touching the ground in front of him. The interior of the arm contains original consecration materials, which we have not attempted to remove.

Dimensions:
Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Style:
Tibetan (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Gilt,Repoussé
Place of Origin:
Tibet
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1800
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Fragment of a larger statue. With wear to the gilding as expected.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU894717389912

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