Tibetan Medicine Buddha Bronze Figure, 17th/18th Century

A gilt bronze figure of Bhaisyajaguru, ( Medicine Buddha),…
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A gilt bronze figure of Bhaisyajaguru, ( Medicine Buddha), Tibet, 17th/18th century seated in dhyanasana on an associated beaded double lotus base, the lowered right hand holding the stem of the Myrobalan fruit, the left in dhyana mudra, dressed in loosely draped robes left open at the right shoulder, the face with serene expression and flanked by long earlobes beneath the tight whorls of hair surmounted by a tall usnisa, the base with an inscription in Tibetan script (2), 26.5 cm high

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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