Chinese Tibetan Ming Dynasty gilt bronze Buddha figure of Gautama, the Prince (5th century B.C.) is the royal prince who became the Buddha Shakyamuni and the founder of Buddhism. Cast in serene appearance, naturally painted eyes gaze forward slightly closed nestled under two eyebrows, with the face slightly smiling. The unbound dark hair is piled upward with some falling loose across the shoulders. The two hands rest on knees. Dressed in elongated robes and bare feet. The neck and youthful breast are covered with various Chaozhu necklaces, chokers and silk robe cover the leg with necklaces. Set upon a demountable rectangular solid hardwood pedestal. Seated on rectangular bench, in a relaxed royal posture with the legs folded, right foot over left. The thumb of the foot slightly touched a pile of ground hardwood, and set upon a demountable rectangular graded tall solid wooded pedestal. The proportions of the body are exact and the overall presence and beauty make this sculpture a precious artistic treasure. Extensive trace of gilt remain on surfaces, and blue pigment on hair. Measurements: Height: 12 7/8" Width: 6 1/8" Stand Height: 4 1/2" Width: 7" Depth: 5 1/2" LOT NOTES:Shri Devi is a category of female Tantric Buddhist deity. She is not one entity or personality. She is a category such as Buddha or Bodhisattva. Her primary function is a protector (Dharmapala) and specifically the principal female Wisdom Protector of Himalayan and Tibetan Buddhism. There are dozens of different variations and forms of Shri Devi. She is typically in wrathful appearance following the Indian model of a Rakshasi demon. In most occurrences and uses of Shri Devi, but not all, she is paired with a specific form of Mahakala. Shri Devi is a Buddhist variant on a number of different Indian wrathful deities such as Chandika and Kali related to early Shaiva and Shakta cults. Shri Devi is the wrathful emanation of a number of different peaceful female gods and deities. Sarasvati, the goddesses of wisdom, literature and eloquence, in wrathful appearance becomes Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo. The goddess of abundance Shri Lakshmi becomes in wrathful form Kamadhatvishvari. For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0