"Tibetan Statue In Gilded Bronze."
A 19th-century Tibetan gilt bronze statue of a Bodhisattva performing the Dharmachakra mudra, the gesture of "setting the wheel of Dharma in motion," a symbol of the Buddha's teachings. His two hands are raised before his chest, the fingers forming a circle evoking the Dharma Chakra, the wheel of law. In Buddhist tradition, this gesture expresses the transmission of knowledge and the Bodhisattva's compassion for all living beings. His serene expression, the tall and ornate headdress, the fine hair, and the beauty of his jewelry underscore his regal and spiritual nature. He stands 28 cm tall and weighs just under 3 kg.