A RHINOCEROS HORN CARVING OF A SEATED MANJUSHRI ON A LION 16TH / 17TH CENTURY the seated deity carved with downcast eyes and a serene expression, dressed in a long flowing robe with the hair pulled up into an elaborate chignon held in place by a hairpin and a tri-lobed diadem, the left hand held in a gesture of vitarka mudra while the right hand rests on the right knee, the recumbent lion with finely incised mane and tail with its mouth open baring teeth and fangs, all above a domed base carved with scrolling clouds, the horn of a rich brown patina 9.8 cm., 3 7/8 in.
A RHINOCEROS HORN CARVING OF A SEATED MANJUSHRI ON A LION 16TH / 17TH CENTURY the seated deity carved with downcast eyes and a serene expression, dressed in a long flowing robe with the hair pulled up into an elaborate chignon held in place by a hairpin and a tri-lobed diadem, the left hand held in a gesture of vitarka mudra while the right hand rests on the right knee, the recumbent lion with finely incised mane and tail with its mouth open baring teeth and fangs, all above a domed base carved with scrolling clouds, the horn of a rich brown patina 9.8 cm., 3 7/8 in.
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