Large gilded and repoussé copper plaque depicting a Mahasiddha, probably Naropa, seated cross-legged. His left arm resting on his knee, his left leg held in a meditation strap and his right hand performing the vitarka mudra. Torso adorned with jewels. The head is haloed and adorned with a citipati.
In the background, he is adorned with a mandorla decorated with conch shells and waves. The base is in partially gilded copper with chased scrolls in reserves and is adorned with 3 deities, including 2 Mahakalas at the extremes.
Tibet, 19th century
H. 60 cm
(wear and oxidation)
Live Tuesday 27 June 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 218

Large gilded and repoussé copper plaque depicting a Mahasiddha, probably Naropa, seated cross-legged. His left arm resting on his knee, his left leg held in a meditation strap and his right hand performing the vitarka mudra. Torso adorned with jewels. The head is haloed and adorned with a citipati. In the background, he is adorned with a mandorla decorated with conch shells and waves. The base is in partially gilded copper with chased scrolls in reserves and is adorned with 3 deities, including 2 Mahakalas at the extremes. Tibet, 19th century H. 60 cm (wear and oxidation)

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
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Not communicated
Buyer's premium
29%
Large gilded and repoussé copper plaque depicting a Mahasiddha, probably Naropa, seated cross-legged. His left arm resting on his knee, his left leg held in a meditation strap and his right hand performing the vitarka mudra. Torso adorned with jewels. The head is haloed and adorned with a citipati. In the background, he is adorned with a mandorla decorated with conch shells and waves. The base is in partially gilded copper with chased scrolls in reserves and is adorned with 3 deities, including 2 Mahakalas at the extremes. Tibet, 19th century H. 60 cm (wear and oxidation)
Sale Tuesday 27 June 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris