A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI 18th centuryA GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI18th centuryThe crowned deity seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal, the left hand raised in vitakramudra holding the stem of a lotus spray, the face flanked by elongated earlobes and a celestial scarf framing the body, holding a sword in his right hand.10cm (4in) highThe sword is missing to the right hand where two fingers have losses. The base is open with no baseplate present. There is light surface wear and wear to the gilding.