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Description: An unsusual carved, painted and parcel gilt figure of a male bodhisattva, probably Tibetan
17th/18th century
Carved of a fine, dense, dark timber, possibly red sandalwood, depicted seated on a lotus base, one arm raised, with flowing garments, heavy earrings and a pendant, an elaborate crown, retaining significant amounts of polychromy, underside with plugged recess.
NOTE: For four heavenly kings with similar treatment of flowing draperies and scale, dated to the 17th Century, in the Museum der Kulturen, Basel, see Himalayan Art resources #no. 3314271, 3314270, 3314272, and 3314273.
Approx. H: 7 3/8 in., 18.7cm
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of Ann and Don McPhail, Philadelphia, PA
Acquired from Sisters Adele Fiske and Cora Brady, brought to the US, prior to 1970
