A RARE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI NAMASANGITI, Nepal, 18th / 19th century

h cm 11,5

Seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus pedestal, with the principal pair of hands held before the chest in vyakarana mudra. The second pair is in tarpana mudra, sprinkling ambrosia into the bowl while holding a vajra. The third pair, in samadhi mudra, rests on the lap holding a bowl containing the amrta nectar. The fourth and fifth pairs of hands, extended, hold a bow and arrow, a manuscript, and a lotus flower. The sixth pair is joined above the head in vajracakra mudra, symbolizing Mount Meru.

铜鎏金文殊菩萨像，尼泊尔，十八世纪/十九世纪