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A Blanc-de-Chine Figure of a Bodhisattva on a Lion, possibly Manjusri, early 18th century], seat...

Currency:GBP Category:Everything Else / Other Start Price:NA Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 GBP
A Blanc-de-Chine Figure of a Bodhisattva on a Lion, possibly Manjusri, early 18th century], seat...
A Blanc-de-Chine Figure of a Bodhisattva on a Lion, possibly Manjusri, early 18th century], seated on the back of a curly maned mount, in rajalilasana in one hand the scroll of knowledge (pustaka), the folds of his robe flowing over the tamed beast's mane, unmarked, {19cm wide} (very minor chips to hair trail) {See illustration} £1000-1500
*Manjusri is one of the "beings of awakening" whose duty is to instruct the faithful and to guide them on their path of liberation. With his symbols of knowledge and power he represents wisdom, intelligence and willpower
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