An important and monumental gilt bronze figure of Buddha. Tibet, 14th Century

Seated in dhyanasana with his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, his torso powerfully modeled wearing a tightly-fitted robe elegantly draped across his left shoulder, his face with a benign expression with large eyes and smiling lips flanked by long pendulous earlobes, his hair arranged in spiral curls, richly gilt overall. 56 in. (142 cm.) high - Rstimation on request.

Christie's. Masterpieces of Himalayan Gilt Bronze. 15 September 2008. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. www.christies.com