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Item id: 10071

Early Style Himalayan Bronze Bodhisattva, From Kashmir or other nearby Kingdom. It has a significant amount of inlay, most of which remains (see photos). It is a solid cast. Has what appears to be extensive wear and a beautiful dark patina. I bought it because some years ago, I was fortunate enough to purchase Item 9087 on my website and recognized it when I saw it. If you look at that item, you will see that the two are remarkably close. They are almost certainly from the same workshop. This one is more detailed and much less worn, with a better patina. It has also retained more of its. Inlay. A feature that stands out is the effect of its fantastic in-laid eyes-they bring him to life. It would benefit from a base, as it does not stand alone. The chocolate-colored surface practically glows because of the Gold and silver in the mix. Very special!! - ( 5.25"H x 2.375"W x 1.125"D ) 310g. I have gotten feedback from a knowledgeable collector that he believes this and 9087 are 20th-century emulations of a piece in the Harvard Museum collection. Due to this, I've decided to slash the price and sell it on its merit as a quality sculpture and not as an early piece. Zacke, the well-known Austrian Auction House, recently listed a very closely related piece with similar casting, inlays, and face but with an integral base. They attribute theirs to 17/18thC Tibet.