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Dimensions: Height 13,2 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 5,8 cm Weight 608 grams Exceptionally rare cast bronze figure depicting Guru Dragpo, the fierce and wrathful manifestation of Padmasambhava, shown in a dynamic posture upon a lotus base. The figure is powerfully modeled with a corpulent torso, bulging eyes, and a ferocious facial expression, emphasizing the deity’s wrathful and protective nature. Guru Dragpo is depicted with raised arms, holding ritual attributes, and adorned with elaborate jewelry including beaded necklaces and ornaments draped across the chest. The richly detailed garments cling to the body, accentuating the forceful stance. The head is crowned with an elaborate headdress, and the hair is arranged in thick locks framing the face. The pronounced belly and muscular limbs are characteristic of early Tibetan wrathful deity bronzes. The bronze surface exhibits a deep, warm brown patina with areas of wear and polishing, consistent with age and prolonged devotional handling. The figure is cast in the round with considerable weight and presence, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship associated with Tibetan bronzes of the 15th century. Early bronzes of Guru Dragpo are extremely rare, particularly in this scale and quality. Sculptures of this deity were typically produced for advanced tantric practice and private ritual use, rather than for large monastic settings. Condition: Overall very good condition with surface wear, minor abrasions, and patina consistent with age and ritual use. Backside with old visible restorations. Provenance: -Private Collection of Lionel and Danielle Fournier of Himalyan Art, France collected in Europe during 1970's-1980's -Ex Christies Paris Paris 2019 Note: Wrathful manifestations of Padmasambhava, such as Guru Dragpo, were central to Vajrayana ritual practice. Early Tibetan bronzes of this subject are seldom encountered on the market, and examples datable to the 15th century are particularly rare.

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Bronze