明十五世紀 銅鎏金加漆藥師佛坐像

cast seated with legs folded in dhyanasana, the left hand resting in the lap with the palm facing upwards in dhyanamudra and the right hand falling over the knee with the palm facing outwards in varadamudra and holding a myrobalan between forefinger and thumb, wearing a dhoti reaching around the shoulders and falling from the left side in rhythmic folds over the arm, across the belly and over the legs onto the throne, the face with finely cast features wearing a benign expression flanked by long-lobed ears and surmounted by tightly curled hair surrounding the domed ushnisha, all supported on a double lotus throne with petal lappets each enclosing a foliate motif, with traces of gilt lacquer, blue, red, white and black pigments

美國外交官收藏，購於1950年代，自此家族收藏

There is evident wear and loss of the gilt and lacquer. There is an approximately one inch (2.4 cm) diagonal break to the edge of the base, two small holes and some dents along the base. The base plate is missing and the interior is fitted with a metal frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang visited a monastery at Bamiyan, Afghanistan in the 7th century, where a scroll containing the Bhaisajyaguru Sutra was discovered by archaeologists at this site, attesting to the popularity of this manifestation of Buddha with healing powers.