Lot 3051
  • 3051

A gilt-bronze figure of a seated shakyamuni Buddha Ming dynasty, 16th / 17th century

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus pedestal with hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, wearing an embroidered dhoti opened at the chest revealing a wan emblem, the face with serene expression framed by long earlobes and hair in tight curls around the ushnisha

Condition

The figure is in good overall condition with the exception of light wear to the gilding; the base plate has been removed and a 5 mm scratch to the chest.
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