MANJUVAJRA NAMASANGITI MANJUSHRI ON HIGH THRONE.

Nepal. 19th/20th c. Copper bronze; partly fire gilded. Depicted is one of the many manifestations of Manjushri with three faces and six arms. Sarasvati sits on his lap. A magnificent mandorla decorated with numerous flowers and tendrils surrounds the deity. Two small accompanying figures next to the lotus base. On the high and open-worked pedestal a long inscription all around. Multipart. Weight 6760g; height 40.5cm. Condition A/B.Art trade; Van Ham.