
Mark Rasmussen
International Director
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藏漢 十八世紀 銅鎏金舍利子羅漢像
Shariputra is one of Buddha's two primary disciples. In thangkas, he and Maudgalyayana are often depicted holding staffs and alms bowls flanking a primary image of Buddha (see lot 60). With his hands raised as if to hold those same attributes, this is the likely original context for the present bronze as well.
The consecration panel at the back, administered after casting, possibly indicates that the sculpture was cast in China before being empowered under worship in Tibet.
Compare with another, formerly in the Goldman Collection, sold at Sotheby's, New York, 20 March 2002, lot 154, and a pair of standing arhats sold at Poly Auction, Hong Kong, 31 May 2015, lot 3403.
Referenced:
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/33032
Provenance:
Private American Collection
Acquired in Kathmandu in the early 1960s