Gilt Bronze Tibetan Deity Figure with Abhaya Mudra Gesture

A Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze deity figure, the seated figure…
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A Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze deity figure, the seated figure raised on a squared cushion style base wearing a tall stepped head dress and traditional draping robes, with pendulous lobes and a meditative expression, the right hand raised in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance and blessing, decorated to the robes and base with incised flowers and patterns; the weighted figure with a base plate bearing an engraved floral motif. Height 16.5 cm. Width 10.5 cm. Depth 7.5 cm

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.

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