Bidspirit auction | A Small Bronze Tathagata-Vajrasattva Buddha

A Small Bronze Tathagata-Vajrasattva Buddha Figure - A small bronze Tathagata-Vajrasattva Buddha figure China/Tibet, probably 19th century. Bronze, patinated. H. 10.3 cm. Weight: 146 g. Tathagata Vajrasattva. Signs of age. Tathagata, seated in full lotus position with bell and vajra in hands. Calm, symmetrical face with downcast eyes. A small dot between the eyebrows. A Tathagata is a fully awakened being who has overcome all causes of suffering. He possesses unshakable wisdom, recognizes the true nature of all things, and teaches out of compassion to show others the path to liberation. Having transcended the cycle of rebirths, he is no longer bound to Samsara.