明 銅菩薩坐像

cast seated in dhyanasana with right hand in vitarkamudra, and left supporting a flaming pearl, clad in loose, flowing robes with chased floral borders, open at the chest to reveal an elaborate necklace, the serene face framed by an elaborate tiara and elongated earlobes suspending ornate earrings

購於紐約，1970年代

There is a chip to the top of the rear leaf at the back of the tiara. There is a crack to one finger on the right hand. There is an approximately 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) long hole at the juncture where the right sleeve meets the right thigh, a small hole at the center of the chignon, and minute holes just below the right shin, on the left sleeve, and on the back. There are some scattered casting flaws to the back, the largest being 1 in. (2.5 cm) long. The surface with general wear and minute traces of gilt lacquer.
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