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Over Life-Size Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of a Bodhisattva, Late 19th Century

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An impressive larger than life-size cast and gilt bronze left hand and arm of a bodhisattva, late 19th century or earlier, Tibet. The over-sized arm and hand of graceful proportions. The arm tapering down to a slender wrist embellished with a simple bracelet hiding the join between the hand and arm. The hand and arm richly gilt. The join to the elbow visible and exposed. The hand heavily cast, with nice detail to the fingernails and cuticles. The palm with simple incised lines. The hand, with the pointer and pinky fingers raised, and the middle and ring finger folded down touching the thumb, performs the gesture known as karana mudra, the gesture of dispelling evil. (Here in Texas we refer to this gesture as "Hook'em Horns!") Karana mudra is often associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, known in Tibet as Chenrezig, and in China as Guanyin. The hand and arm would originally have been part of a much larger sculpture. Unfortunately many Tibetan Buddhist sculptures and implements were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution in China, with only fragments, such as this, remaining. The heavy arm and hand are mounted on a custom black painted metal stand. Measurements of arm only: 19.25" L x 4" H x 4" W.

Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Tibetan (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Gilt
Place of Origin:
Tibet
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Part of a larger sculpture. The bronze with areas of verdigris and spotting, and with wear to the gilding. The stand with some discoloration to the paint. Please see photos.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU894726981282

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