ABS 072
Code: ABS 072
Country: Tibet
Style:
Date: 1250 - 1350
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 12 x 14.2 x 8.2
Materials: Brass
Unidentified Tibetan tantric teacher
This portrait-like representation depicts a Tibetan tantric master seated legs crossed in meditation on a lotus and a graded throne. His right extended hand displays the gesture of touching the earth while his left rests in his lap in contemplation. Barefoot, he wears the traditional Tibetan robe (chuba) and is wrapped in a thick meditation cloak. His head is crowned with a peculiar turban-like hat possibly made of hair. His own curly hair appears underneath, at his temples and on his neck. Despite the numerous realistic physical features – beady eyes, frown, wrinkled forehead, large jaw, light beard, etc. – his identity remains mysterious.
The throne, decorated with a wheel emblem, is covered with a carpet with a triple medallion motif and has garlands of pearls engraved in the metal. The borders of his cloak and garment are also engraved with motifs, respectively inlaid with copper and silver demonstrating a great refinement.
This portrait-like representation depicts a Tibetan tantric master seated legs crossed in meditation on a lotus and a graded throne. His right extended hand displays the gesture of touching the earth while his left rests in his lap in contemplation. Barefoot, he wears the traditional Tibetan robe (chuba) and is wrapped in a thick meditation cloak. His head is crowned with a peculiar turban-like hat possibly made of hair. His own curly hair appears underneath, at his temples and on his neck. Despite the numerous realistic physical features – beady eyes, frown, wrinkled forehead, large jaw, light beard, etc. – his identity remains mysterious.
The throne, decorated with a wheel emblem, is covered with a carpet with a triple medallion motif and has garlands of pearls engraved in the metal. The borders of his cloak and garment are also engraved with motifs, respectively inlaid with copper and silver demonstrating a great refinement.