A beautifully worked, and peaceful, late Qing, Sino-Tibetan Ushnishavijaya Buddhist deity. Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892) described the Ushnishavijaya as follows:
"Ushnishavijaya, the colour of an autumn moon; with three faces, white, yellow and blue and eight hands. Each face has three very large eyes. The first right hand holds a visvavajra, second a white lotus with Amitabha residing, third an arrow and the fourth in supreme generosity. The first left holds a vajra lasso, second a bow, third bestowing protection and fourth in meditative equipoise holding an auspicious nectar vase; complete with silks and jewel ornaments, seated in [vajra] posture. Within the outer circle of the stupa, on the right [side of the chaitya], above a moon is Avalokiteshvara with a body white in colour; the left hand holds a lotus. On the left [of the chaitya], above a sun is Vajrapani, blue; the left hand holds an utpala with vajra; standing in a peaceful manner and adorned with silks and jewels."
We have assessed this piece closely and it is very finely crafted in a bronze / copper alloy with fine detailing to the ornaments, features, and jewels & garb. Note the trace remnants of both gilding and red lacquer which were in use during this period. We have seen older, 18th century pieces with a similar patina. What differentiates this piece from an earlier 18th century (1700s) figure is the detail which would be much sharper on an 18th century piece.
Of course, there is also an allowance for varying quality and the difference between a Buddhist figure made for the local, Tibetan market, and one made for an export market.
Height: 17 cm
Condition is fantastic but there is wear to the surface such as a loss to the gilding and lacquer. Note that there is a ringing coming from the deity's torso where a religious object has been sealed (these types of bronze figures were usually blessed with a sealed object and prayers prior to being interned in an altar).
At Antiquus, we have been trading professionally in antiques for several generations. We stand by all our descriptions and antiques appraisals and valuations. Our specialists have studied extensively with post-graduate degrees in the arts.
If you are in doubt about anything please do feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us for more details about this piece, including additional images (we will be working on video clips in future). Reasonable offers are always carefully considered.
Exchanges and returns
We accept returns and exchanges if the item is found to be at fault or does not meet the description provided. You must advise us within 30-days of receipt. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Return postage and packing are at your cost.
"Ushnishavijaya, the colour of an autumn moon; with three faces, white, yellow and blue and eight hands. Each face has three very large eyes. The first right hand holds a visvavajra, second a white lotus with Amitabha residing, third an arrow and the fourth in supreme generosity. The first left holds a vajra lasso, second a bow, third bestowing protection and fourth in meditative equipoise holding an auspicious nectar vase; complete with silks and jewel ornaments, seated in [vajra] posture. Within the outer circle of the stupa, on the right [side of the chaitya], above a moon is Avalokiteshvara with a body white in colour; the left hand holds a lotus. On the left [of the chaitya], above a sun is Vajrapani, blue; the left hand holds an utpala with vajra; standing in a peaceful manner and adorned with silks and jewels."
We have assessed this piece closely and it is very finely crafted in a bronze / copper alloy with fine detailing to the ornaments, features, and jewels & garb. Note the trace remnants of both gilding and red lacquer which were in use during this period. We have seen older, 18th century pieces with a similar patina. What differentiates this piece from an earlier 18th century (1700s) figure is the detail which would be much sharper on an 18th century piece.
Of course, there is also an allowance for varying quality and the difference between a Buddhist figure made for the local, Tibetan market, and one made for an export market.
Height: 17 cm
Condition is fantastic but there is wear to the surface such as a loss to the gilding and lacquer. Note that there is a ringing coming from the deity's torso where a religious object has been sealed (these types of bronze figures were usually blessed with a sealed object and prayers prior to being interned in an altar).
At Antiquus, we have been trading professionally in antiques for several generations. We stand by all our descriptions and antiques appraisals and valuations. Our specialists have studied extensively with post-graduate degrees in the arts.
If you are in doubt about anything please do feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us for more details about this piece, including additional images (we will be working on video clips in future). Reasonable offers are always carefully considered.
Exchanges and returns
We accept returns and exchanges if the item is found to be at fault or does not meet the description provided. You must advise us within 30-days of receipt. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Return postage and packing are at your cost.