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A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Foot of a Bodhisattva
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From what originally would have been a life-size statue, this foot is crafted in the repousse technique and features a rich overall gilding. The toes realistically rendered with elegant curves and detailed toenails. An elaborate piece of jewelry adorns this foot, reminiscent of the bejeweled sandals of Indian royalty.
The original statue was most likely destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, when Red Guards raided temples and monasteries, destroying religious statues and texts in order to demoralize worshipers.
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:17th/18th Century
- Condition:Fragment of a larger statue; minor wear to the gilding.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1111148947179
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