DescriptionA gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara Tibetcast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, the arms raised in vitarkamudra holding a bell and a vajra respectively, wearing a dhoti embellished with beaded jewels, the benevolent face surmounted by an elaborate headdressoverall in good condition Provenance: Lot 150, McKenzies, The Oriental Sale, 8th May 2018 Size: Height: 20.3cmSee a similar type vase from Sotheby'sCheck more related information: https://him...alayanbuddhistart.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/tibet-vajradhara-alone-14/The other attribute is the ghanta or priest-bell. Both hands are crossed in front of his chest in the so-called vajrahumkaramudra, a gesture particular for Vajradhara. He is seen as the Primordial Buddha or Adi Buddha and heads the five Buddha families. In fact represented as a bodhisattva, he is the Adi Buddha of the Gelugspa order. Like Vajrasattva is the Primordial Buddha for the Kadampa school and the naked Samanthabhadra for the Nyingmapa’s. The superb casting of the figure makes it a great testimony of Tibetan religious art.Shipping inc. tracking #Free domestic shippingUS/EUROPE/Worldwide $50 Payment:Payment is expected within five working days from purchasing end unless other arrangements have been madeAdditionally, please contact us for other forms of paymentShipping:Shipping cost is above, we can try to combine multiple items if applicableWe usually ship the item within 1-3 business days after payment has been receivedImport Duties:By placing a bid, the buyer agrees to pay ANY AND ALL import duties associated with the item being shipped. Please consult your local post office for more information in regards to specific duties/tariffs to expect when receiving your item. If a package is not retrieved because of refusal to pay customs charges, NO refunds will be granted without exceptions. Items will be shipped with full value as it is illegal for us to do otherwise. Returns/Refunds: Returns and refunds will only be accepted if we significantly misrepresent an item, NO EXCEPTIONS. Many of the items we sell are well over 100 years old. Inherently, these items will have some minor or light wear. Any major flaws and damages (ie. Chips or cracks) will be clearly disclosed in the item description.Contact:If you have any questions or if there are any extreme cases of returns, please contact us via the eBay contact system and we will get back to you within one working day.We have many other wonderful items for your viewing