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A LIMESTONE STELE OF BUDDHA AND BODHISATTVAS SUI DYNASTY, DATED TO 584
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
of rectangular form, carved in high relief with Shakyamuni Buddha standing in the centre upon a lotus pedestal with hands in abhaya and varada mudras, flanked by a pair of Bodhisattvas, each holding an object in their hands and standing on separate lotus pedestals, flanked on the exterior by two other deities, the first row set with two bearded Tian Wang (Celestial Kings), each holding a sword and standing next to a pair of lions guarding Buddha, the narrow sides each carved in low relief with a warrior resting upon his sword, with traces of red, blue and gold remaining, the reverse carved in low relief with Shakyamuni Buddha seated upon a lotus dais and flanked by a pair of attendants, above a rectangular section carved with a dedication and dated to the bingchen year corresponding to 584, wood stand
Condition
The overall condition is quite good. The top of the stele, which was most likely rounded or leaf shape, is missing. There is ample pigment remaining including red, blue and gold. The head of one fof the lions is missing and one front corner is missing about 9.5 cm. The back has been blackened with pigment to make the carving stand out better. There is a 3 cm chip to the edge of the backside.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."