Description: Buddha Shakyamuni. Tibet / China. Big, old figure. Fire-gilt copper bronze. Painted hair. Wooden lotus throne removable. Height 45.5 cm / 17.9” (total), 38 cm / 15” (sculpture). Weight 8160 g. From private German collection. Buddha Shakyamuni’s right hand showing the bhumisparsha mudra, his left hand resting in dhyana mudra in his lap and holding a begging pot (patra). Seated in dhyana-asana on a (newer) wooden lotus throne. Meek expression and powerful body. Wearing a multi-part monastic robe. Slight signs of age and wear. Very imposing depiction!