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A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.

A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
7 150 - 8 940 EUR
7 260 - 9 070 USD
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Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A gilt copper alloy figure of a Lama, most likely Sonam Tsemo., Tibet, probably 16th/17th Century.

The Lama is seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus base with scrolled petal tips and beaded rims, with his right hand raised, his left hand holds a scripts with incised Tibetan letters, the first three letters translates as 'lam'. He is dressed in heavy robes with foliate-incised hems, clad in boots, his face has a serene expression with a steady gaze. His facial expression conveys tenderness and serenity that allow the viewers to immerse themselves in its contemplative presence. The bronze body is covered in thick gilding with its base securely sealed and finely carved with a double-vajra. Face and hair with later gilt/painting. Height 17 cm.

Wear.

Provenance

From the Collection of Heidi Boyce Broström (1943-2022) and Dan Axel Broström (1915-1976).

Dan Axel Broström was the third-generation ship-owner in the prestigious Broström Company group. When he took over the firm in 1949 they had 18 000 employees.
The Canadian model and geologist Heidi was Dan-Axel Broströms third wife, the couple lived at the fashionable Särö, a few miles south of Gothenburg.

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Tibetan Buddhist art integrated previous artistic traditions into a new style which became highly realistic and influential. The spiritual aura radiating from the figure is rendered dynamically by the skillful craftsmanship.