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Lot 92

A SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE SEATED TSONGKHAPA, QIANLONG PERIOD (1736 - 1795)
A finely cast gilt-bronze figure of Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), shown in the gesture of teaching, with lotus stalks supporting the Perfection of Wisdom and the sword of wisdom. He wears the pointed scholar's hat with long lappets, characteristic of the Gelug tradition he founded. The figure is crisply detailed and well balanced, with the sealed base preserving its original consecration.

清乾隆 漢藏風格 銅鎏金宗客巴坐像

此尊鎏金銅像為宗喀巴（1357–1419），作說法手印，肘部蓮莖托持《般若波羅蜜經》經卷與斷除無明之劍。頭戴蓮花型長耳帽，為其所創格魯派僧師之典型服制。造像線條清晰、比例均衡，底座封合，保持原始加持完好。


15.5cm high

Estimate $9,000 - $12,000

Sold for $30,000

The lotus stems on each shoulder are missing; otherwise, the piece is in overall good condition.


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A private collection, Sydney.

Important Chinese and Asian Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8791
11:00am - 2 November 2025
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Thur 30 Oct - Sat 1 Nov, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Luke Guan
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au

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