Six-Headed Seated Bodhisattva
Qianlong period, 1736-1795
Description
Six-Headed Seated Bodhisattva with Hands Clasped in Front of Chest, Each Hand Grasping a Lotus Stalk, Each Stalk Culminating in a Lotus Blossom Surmounted by a Sutra in the Form of a Book. A cast inscription at the front of base reads "Da Qing Qianlong nian jing zao." Sino-Tibetan style.
Dimensions
H. 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)
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