LUSTROUS, Chinese Tibetan Qing Dynasty gilt bronze seated Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, the Enlightened One, Sage of the Shakya Clan, seated in the Vajra posture which resembles meditation, and wisdom. Formal in appearance, the Buddha gazes forward with partially closed eyes and the blue-black hair on the head is piled in a tuft on top with a single gold ornament adorning the crown. Between the eyebrows is a white dot (urna) and adorning the neck are three curved horizontal lines. The earlobes are long and pierced. With the right arm bare the right hand is extended across the knee in the earth touching gesture (mudra). The left performs the gesture (mudra) of meditation. Across the left shoulder is patchwork robes. A similar lower garment is tied at the waist with a cloth belt. A Buddhist term referring to a seated position where the feet are placed sole up on the thigh of the opposite leg; right over left. In the West this posture is almost universally referred to as the lotus posture. The legs are folded in vajra posture upon a double lotus throne. The underside revealed the separation of the Buddha and the throne. Bronze is in beautiful condition with minimal marring of the surface. The pedestal throne are supported by two lions and two elephants. The small figure between them with a vase is the Earth goddess. They depict the Buddha about to reach enlightenment. Surrounded with Aura Chakra Nimbus and Mandoria surrounding the body, rays of nimbus light emanate from the body and the head is surrounded by aureole. This sculpture appears to be the perfect example, by any artistic tradition, both for technical precision and exquisite form. The proportions of the body are exact and the overall presence and beauty make this sculpture a precious artistic treasure. Underside with incised quatrefoil flori-form petal visvavajra mark surrounding the centralized DaiJi. Extensive trace of gilt remain on surface, with hints of dark-blue pigment on hair. Measurements: Height: 9" Width: 6 1/8" For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0