Buddhist Triad - Lot 105

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Buddhist Triad - Lot 105
Buddhist Triad Western Tibet, 11-12th century Copper alloy. Height : 10,8 cm The Buddha is depicted standing flanked by Padmapani and Vajrapani. Padmapani on the left, holding a lotus. The Buddha, with both shoulders covered, is wearing the pleated monastic robe and makes the gesture of fearlessness. On the right Vajrapani holds the vajra. The throne decorated with an Atlantean between two lions supports the three deities. We have here one of the oldest examples of Tibetan Buddhist sculpture, influenced by the neighbouring art of Kashmir. Provenance: E. Castellani, Milan Reference: For very similar pieces kept at the British Museum and at the Jo Khang in Lhasa see: U. von Schroeder, Indo-Tibetan bronzes, 1981. Cat. 30A, P.172 U. von Schroeder, Buddhist sculptures in Tibet, volume 1, Cat. 66D-E, P.208. The Buddha between Pamapani and Vajrapani Western Tibet, 11-12th century Copper alloy. Height: 10.8 cm The Buddha is depicted standing flanked by Padmapani and Vajrapani. Padmapani on the left, holding a lotus. The Buddha, with both shoulders covered, is wearing the pleated monastic garment and makes the gesture of fearlessness. On the right Vajrapani holds the vajra. The throne decorated with an atlante between two lions supports the three deities. We have here one of the earliest examples of Tibetan Buddhist sculpture, influenced by the neighbouring art of Kashmir. Provenance : E. Castellani, Milan Reference : For a very similar pieces in British Museum and in Jo Khang, Lhasa see : U. von Schroeder, Indo-Tibetan bronzes, 1981. Cat. 30A, P.172 U. von Schroeder, Buddhist sculptures in Tibet, volume 1, Cat. 66D-E, P.208.
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