Lot 175
  • 175

Statuette de Bouddha Shakyamuni en bronze laqué or Dynastie Ming

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gilt-lacquered bronze
assis en vajrasana, la main droite en avakasha mudra et la gauche en bhumisparsa mudra, vêtu d'une longue robe monastique nouée à la taille, le visage potelé à l'expression méditative encadré par deux longs lobes d'oreille, coiffé de petites boucles révélant l'ushnisha

Condition

The figure is in good overall condition with wear to the gilt lacquer, small scratches to his chest and a 3cm chip to the right corner below his left knee.
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