
Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 32 × W 23 cm
Weight: approx. 4 kg
Material: Bronze with surviving gilt traces
Tradition: Tibetan / Himalayan Buddhist
Dating: Attributed to the late 18th–19th century
A substantial Manjushri, Bodhisattva of wisdom, accompanied by the sword that cuts through ignorance and the book associated with transcendent knowledge. The strong iconography and calm seated pose give the sculpture a clear Vajrayana identity.
Hand-finished decoration, old patina and surviving gilding remain visible. These features support an older devotional history but do not independently prove the proposed date.
Condition
Antique condition with gilt wear, patina, oxidation and age-related surface marks.
Iconography and Context
The figure belongs to the wider visual culture of Asian Buddhist devotion, where posture, attributes and ornament communicate identity and ritual purpose. The complete photographic sequence helps these iconographic details remain readable from every side.
Condition and Display
Surviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 15 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.