Manjushri bodhisattva, the God of Transcendent Wisdom
| Accession Nr.: | 79.43.1 |
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| Type: | sculpture; metalwork; statuette |
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| Date of production: |
17th-18th centuries
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| Materials: | bronze |
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| Techniques: | gilt; lost-wax casting |
| Dimensions: | weight: 1.62 kg height: 20.5 cm width: 15.5 cm depth: 10 cm |
Manjusri (Skr.: Mañjuśrī, Tib.:’jam dpal, Mong.: Zuulun Egshigt) the Boddhisattva of Trancendent Winsdom holds a lotus flower and a sword that cuts the ignorance. He wears princely attire and is adorned with jewels typical of boddhisattvas. He is seated in vajra position on triangular, bulging lotus throne that is divided into five parts. Upcurling lotus petals and engraving decorate the throne.
This masterpiece was crafted either by Zanabazar or by his student in accordance with his School.
This masterpiece was crafted either by Zanabazar or by his student in accordance with his School.
