cast seated in vajraparyankasana with the hands held in dhyana mudra and in place to support a vessel containing the elixir of longevity, the face with serene expression framed by a foliate five-point tiara, a sash encircling the shoulders and arms, dressed in a dhoti with finely chased borders, raised on a double-lotus base, sealed and with a chased double-vajra

Cathay Gallery, Chicago (according to label).
Sotheby’s New York, 11th-12th April 1990, lot 396.

In overall good condition. The jewelry and crown once likely inset with stones, now lost. The elixir vessel once held is lost. With light wear to the gilding and expected minor pitting. The base with two labels and a remnant of a label. With scattered minor dents, especially to the base plate, and two to the back of the figure.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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A similar figure was sold in these rooms, 18th-19th March 2014, lot 273.