RARE LACQUERED SINOTIBETAN TERRACOTTA MANJUSRI 17th CT

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RARE LACQUERED SINOTIBETAN TERRACOTTA MANJUSRI 17th CT

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Sold Date: 01/21/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

This is an important and rare Sino-Tibetan terracotta sculpture of a MANJUSRI seated on a lotus throne. Beautifully lacquered and hand painted, this superb artwork dates back to the 17th century. SPECIFICATIONS:
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China (for the Tibetan market).
DATE: 17th century.
MATERIAL: Lacquered & hand painted terracotta. Sealed off with linen cloth on the bottom.
MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE: Fine hand painting and relief work.
CONDITION: Overall fine condition with very minor professional restorations and t Please wait for all pictures to load as they show the restored areas and chippings very accurately. For more information about our condition reports, please see our terms of business, as stated in the grey section of this listing.
SIZE: Height is 7.6 inches. Maximum width is 5.5 inches. (asia 59sz)
SHIPPING: Shipping cost within Europe (All 25 European Union countries, Israel and Switzerland) is US $ 38.50. Shipping cost to the USA and Canada is US $ 48.50 including professional packing (US / Canada customs and duties not included). Shipping cost to Asia, Australia, and New Zealand is US $ 58.50 including professional packing (customs and duties not included). Shipment cost to all other countries upon request. Insurance is required - please read our shipping terms stated in the grey section of this listing.
AUCTION ESTIMATE is US$ 2,500.00 to US$ 3,000.00.
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This excellently crafted Boddhisatva Manjusri "jam dpal dbyaris" (transl. "the gentle ruler") is portrayed in precious attire seated on a lotus throne. This important sculpture is made of terracotta, a material very rarely used in Sino-Tibetan art of the period!
The deity is shown in the Vajraparyankasana position with crossed legs and his hands are forming the Dharmacakra Mudra. This Mudra position represents the turning of the wheel of the law. Dharmacakra Mudra is formed when two hands close together in front of the chest in Vitarka having the right palm forward and the left palm upward, sometimes facing the chest.
Executed in colorful lacquer and hand painting, we see beautiful lotus blossoms unfold near Manjusri's shoulder. On his head we find an intricate headdress richly adorned with precious jewelry and his green gown is decorated with golden floral patterns. His earlobes are elongated and he is wearing matching earrings and necklaces. He boasts beautiful facial features and an utmost well-meaning and enlightened expression.
Manjusri is a Boddhisatva of the tenth stage and known as a master of wisdom, mental perfection, infallible memory and eloquence. His sword however is also referred to as the "sword of discriminating wisdom". Manjusri is considered to be the mother and father of all Boddhisatvas and stands as their spiritual friend.
A fascinating and rare example of Sino-Tibetan terracotta art!
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