Antique 18th/19th Century Tibetan Bronze Tsongkhapa – Masterful Thin-Walled Casting – 15.5 cm / 612g
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Important Antique Tibetan Tsongkhapa Statue – 18th/19th Century
This important bronze sculpture depicts Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419), the great reformer and founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Dating from the 18th to the 19th century, this piece is a prime example of the "lost-wax" casting technique and represents the artistic peak of Himalayan bronze production.
Spiritual Significance: Why this statue?
In the Tibetan tradition, Je Tsongkhapa is revered as the embodiment of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. For the owner, this statue is more than art; it is an instrument for mental clarity:
Forensic Audit & Technical Dossier
At 1stbuddha.nl we offer strict technical validation for our masterpieces based on raw data:
- Archaic Casting: With a height of 15.5 cm and a weight of 612 grams, this sculpture exhibits an incredibly advanced thin-walled casting. The interior reveals a dense, dark oxidation characteristic of an 18th or 19th-century origin.
- Microscopic Analysis: Dino-Lite sculptures confirm manual chasing of the highest order. The floral motifs on the robes are meticulously engraved into the cold bronze. Authentic wear on the "Yellow Hat" shows natural metal rounding from nearly two centuries of veneration.
Specifications
| Period | 18th / 19th Century |
| Height | 15.5 cm |
| Weight | 612 g (Refined thin-walled casting) |
| Material | Heavy patinated bronze / Copper alloy |
| Appraised Value | € 850.00 - € 1,000.00 |
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