Description: Bodhisattva Padmapani. Tibet. Bronze statue in Pala-style. Remains of fire-gilding. H. 18 cm (7.1”). From private German collection. His hands showing the varada and the vitarka mudra. Standing in tribhanga on a double lotus pedestal. Two long lotus flowers growing out of the pedestal. The Bodhisattva’s left hand holding a stem of one of them. Ushnisha with small Buddha depiction. Wearing a multi-leaved crown as well as the jewels and clothes of an enlightened Bodhisattva. Bottom covered with copper consecration plate with seal. Wear and slight signs of age and oxidation.