Lot 26
  • 26

Statuette de Bouddha en bronze doré Fin de la dynastie Ming-début de la dynastie Qing

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • gilt bronze
assis en vajrasana sur une double base lotiforme, les mains posées sur l'aine en dhyana mudra, vêtu d'un uttarasangha aux bordures incisées de bandes florales et couvrant l'épaule gauche, le torse orné d'un svastika, le visage à l'expression en méditation incrusté d'une petite perle de verre formant l'urna, les cheveux bouclés rassemblés en un haut chignon surmonté d'un bijou, non scellée, socle en bois (2)

Condition

The figure is heavily cast and gilt, the base open. There is overall wear to the gilding, particularly to the back, knees, feet and the right arm and upper torso. There are several casting flaws that have been filled in with rectagular patches when the piece was cast.
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