A CHINESE SILVER BUDDHA WITH GILT COPPER MANDORLA

拍品描述

Measuring 13 x 7 x 17 cm and weighing 1369 grams, this elaborate devotional statue features a primary Buddha cast in polished silver seated in serene meditation pose. The main figure is adorned with finely wrought jewellery and an inlaid blue diadem accent, set against an ornate copper-gilt arched mandorla populated by rows of miniature attendant Buddhas and standing guardian deities in deep relief. Rich gilt detailing extends to the ornate plinth, which showcases dynamic multi-armed carved motifs along its outer band. Contrasting silver and luminous gilded finishes generate striking visual layering. Following traditional Himalayan sculptural conventions, this finely cast ensemble serves as a museum-worthy highlight for premium holdings of Chinese Buddhist metal statuary.

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