Description: Buddha Shakyamuni. Imposing, old Tibetan fire-gilt bronze figure. Polychrome and cold gold painting. Patra separately casted and removable. Height 33 cm (13”). Weight 4420 g. From German private collection. Buddha Shakyamuni’s right hand showing the bhumisparsha mudra, his left hand holding a begging pot (patra) in his lap. Seated in dhyana-asana on an elevated lotus throne. Meek expression and powerful body. Wearing the multi-part robe of a Buddhist monk. Robe and lotus with very fine engravings. Bottom covered with copper consecration plate with seal. Slight signs of age and wear. Exceptionally impressive and finely casted sculpture.