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A fine and rare Indian parcel-gilt bronze Standing Bodhisattva,…
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Melbourne
Date:
2-Jun-2008
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A fine and rare Indian parcel-gilt bronze Standing Bodhisattva, Pala period, Circa 11th Century. Probably a form of Padmapani, standing in a relaxed pose, on a tiered lotus throne before a mandorla, holding a lotus bud in his right hand, traces of red pigment. 28 cm high. Reference. Dr Pal, Art from the Indian Subcontinent, Norton Simon Museum vol.1, pl. 142 A & B, pg 182-3. Also: von Schroeder, Buddhist Sculpture in Tibet, vol. 1, India & Nepal, pg. 238-9 & 318, pl. 110A-B
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Unclassified