CENTRAL TIBET, TSANG PROVINCE, 15TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

There are areas of discoloration likely due to accretion and/or oxidization—particularly atop the figure’s stomach and within recessed areas throughout. There are very minor areas of verdigris. There are several casting repairs, all likely contemporaneous to manufacture; these include two atop the cushion, one at each of the figure’s knees; one at the figure’s proper-right forearm; four along the proper-left side of the figure (the largest at shoulder); one atop the proper-right side of the figure’s cap; and several small ones at the back. There are minor losses to the bronze, including two pinhole losses between petals at the front of the lotus base; one at the bottom of the cushion at back; one beneath the proper-right left; one behind the proper-right leg; and one beneath the proper-right arm. The cap with remains of red polychrome. The base plate is intact, but some of its edges are visible. The base plate is incised with a visvavajra.