Gelukpa teacher, unknown sculptor, 18th century, Tibet; Tibetan Buddhist Himalayan sculpture; mudras; lotus throne iconography; headgear; height 22.5 cm, width 16.5 cm., A gilded statue shown from the back on a round ornamental base, with a pointed hooded headpiece and draped shoulders; the surface shows areas of worn gold with darker spots and patina, and a decorative patterned cloth hanging from one shoulder; the base features carved leaf and bead motifs. Colors visible include gold, darker brownish tarnish, and a neutral gray background.
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Gelukpa teacher, unknown sculptor, 18th century, Tibet; Tibetan Buddhist Himalayan sculpture; mudras; lotus throne iconography; headgear; height 22.5 cm, width 16.5 cm., A gilded statue shown from the back on a round ornamental base, with a pointed hooded headpiece and draped shoulders; the surface shows areas of worn gold with darker spots and patina, and a decorative patterned cloth hanging from one shoulder; the base features carved leaf and bead motifs. Colors visible include gold, darker brownish tarnish, and a neutral gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Gelukpa teacher unknown sculptor 18th century Tibet Tibetan Buddhist Himalayan sculpture mudras lotus throne iconography headgear height 22.5 cm width 16.5 cm gilded statue shown back round ornamental base pointed hooded headpiece draped shoulders surface areas worn gold darker spots patina decorative patterned cloth hanging shoulder base features carved leaf bead motifs Colors visible include gold darker brownish tarnish neutral gray background.

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