A Bronze Figure of Shadakshari Lokeshvara | Tibet, 14th – 15th Century

Project Description

Description: Bronze, 14.6 cm high
Catalogue note: The present example of Shadakshari Lokeshvara, associated with the pervasive six-syllable mantra om mani Padme hum, is ornamented with semiprecious stones and in a style that identifies it as an image from Tibet. The square face is also a mark of its Tibetan origin, while the proportionate physique and simple lotus base surrounded with beaded rims point to a relatively early date of creation. Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item no. 24475.
Provenance: Acquired from Christie’s, Sale 17347, Lot 606, Invoice no. DB19005295. Christie's New York, 20 September 2006, lot 158
Catalogue no.: 2019A0164