Caption

Cundi, unknown sculptor; Chinese/Tibetan Buddhist sculpture, Qing dynasty 18th–19th century; bodhisattva Cundi depicted with lotuses, mudras, sutra, fish; goddess/protective deity iconography; materials not specified; height 24.3 cm, width 22.0 cm, weight 3.38 kg; Chinese culture, Tibetan culture; Buddhism/Chinese Buddhism., A small sculptural figure cast in a dark metallic material with areas of greenish patina and lighter worn highlights, shown in profile and seated on a rounded base; the figure has an elaborate multi-tiered headdress with ornate curving elements, a serene facial expression, and multiple arms arranged around the torso with several hands in different gestures, some held together in a prayer-like pose; the surface shows textured detailing on clothing and adornments, and the overall colors visible are dark bronze, greenish patina, and lighter metallic worn spots against a neutral pale gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A23_087

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.1Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Cundi unknown sculptor Chinese Tibetan Buddhist sculpture Qing dynasty 18th–19th century bodhisattva Cundi depicted lotuses mudras sutra fish goddess protective deity iconography materials specified height 24.3 cm width 22.0 cm weight 3.38 kg Chinese culture Tibetan culture Buddhism Chinese Buddhism small sculptural figure cast dark metallic material areas greenish patina lighter worn highlights shown profile seated rounded base figure elaborate multi-tiered headdress ornate curving elements serene facial expression multiple arms arranged torso several hands different gestures held together prayer- pose surface textured detailing clothing adornments colors visible dark bronze lighter metallic worn spots neutral pale gray background.