Late 20th Century Gilt Painted Bronze Manjushri Bodhisattva Sculpture Seated on Lion

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This intricately cast bronze sculpture depicts Manjushri Bodhisattva, the bodhisattva of wisdom, seated gracefully atop a majestic lion. The statue … Read more This intricately cast bronze sculpture depicts Manjushri Bodhisattva, the bodhisattva of wisdom, seated gracefully atop a majestic lion. The statue features high-relief embossed carving with hand-painted pigment and gilded detailing throughout. An ornate patterned halo sits behind the figure, adorned with scrolling floral motifs, and the lotus-form base is finished with green enamel accents.

Dimensions: Height 25 cm (9.84 in), Length 19 cm (7.48 in), Depth 10 cm (3.94 in).
Weight: 2400 grams.
The piece is hollow cast with visible interior casting marks. Fine craftsmanship can be seen in the facial features, jewelry, flowing ribbons, and textured mane of the lion. It serves as a meaningful decorative statement for home, meditation space, or art collection. See less