{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-karma-pakshi-2nd-karmapa-polychrome-wood-44cm","title":"Antique Tibetan Karma Pakshi (2nd Karmapa) – Polychrome Wood, 44 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 44 × W 28 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e polychrome carved wood | \u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet\/Himalaya, 17th–early 18th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important carved wooden lama figure identified as Karma Pakshi (1204–1283), the second Karmapa of the Karma Kagyu lineage. The black crown, moustached face and ritual vajra support this identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lama sits in vajraparyankasana wearing the Black Crown with sun-and-moon symbolism and holds a vajra in the raised right hand. The deeply cut robes create a strong sculptural rhythm around the seated figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work is attributed to the 17th–early 18th century, with Ladakh\/Tibetan-Himalayan associations. The base remains closed by an old wooden plate with aged sealing material. Polychromy shows wear, old insect activity and historic repairs; these condition features are preserved and documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe object’s form, material and surviving surface are best understood together. Its complete image sequence records the silhouette, construction and decorative details from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carved polychrome carved wood | retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 12 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361461485898,"sku":"361","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-tibetan-karma-pakshi-2nd-karmapa-polychrome-wood-44cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787914496","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-karma-pakshi-2nd-karmapa-polychrome-wood-44cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}