California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7080 
A VERY LARGE BRONZE STATUE OF MAHASIDDHA VIRUPA    清 巨型銅鑄鑲寶石毗盧巴坐像


  • Dimension: Height: 44 1/2 in (113.0 cm) Width: 50 1/2 in (128.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $15000
  • Estimate To: $35000

Heavily and magnificently cast, the diety is shown seated on a deer skin over a lotus stand with right knee raised, the body wearing long robes adorned with gems-inlaind jeweleery and headdress, the left hand raised in gesture and the right hand holding a skull cup, his expressive facec with curly beard and hair, his prominent eyes flanked by two pendulous earlobes with circular earring. Qing Dynasty period.