Antique AMOGHASIDDHI Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art

Identified by his crown and his right hand raised in the gesture of reassurance (abhaya mudra), this figure represents Buddha Amoghasiddhi, whose name translates to "Almighty Conqueror". One of the Five Presiding Buddhas, Amoghasiddhi is revered for instructing devotees away from jealousy.

The bronze is cast in an early Tibetan STYLE  of the 13th and 14th centuries that took inspiration from the Pala tradition of Northeastern India. For example, Amoghasiddhi's tall chignon, large circular earrings, and triangular foliate armbands follow Pala models. This figure's commanding, yet serene presence, full-bodied lotus petals with plump inner layers, and bridged crown leaves are common to other Tibetan sculptures from the period. Compare the treatment of base, jewelry, and crown to a bronze of similar scale depicting Shadakshari Lokeshvara sold at Bonhams, 

Height 195mm width 140mm weight  602 Grams lovely patina