Amoghasiddhi Buddha, Tibet.

• In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Amoghasiddhi is one of the five Wisdom Buddhas(Dhyani Buddhas ), guardian of the North, his name meaning “He whose achievement will not be in vain”.
• His right hand is raised in abhaya mudra, the absence of fear and the dispelling of dread, a symbol of fearlessness in the face of illusions or, in particular, the transcendence of jealousy.
• Bronze/copper alloy, Tibet, 19th century.
• H 39.5 cm x W 28 cm x D 19 cm
• Good condition (no scratches or deformations), numerous oxidations.
• Weight 4780 grams
• Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau. www.thecdmcollection.be
• Sold with certificate of origin.

Close-up of the Buddha’s face