明十六世紀 銅鎏金佛坐像

seated in vajraparyankasana with hands held in dharmachakra mudra, dressed in a long pleated robe, draped over one shoulder, the domed usnisa covered in tight curls and surmounted by a jewel, all supported on a lotus pedestal

Edmund A. Gullion (1913-1998) 大使收藏，1949至1952年於西貢任職期間購入，此後家族傳承

The right earlobe has a small section broken off. The left earlobe and the tip of the ear, as well as three fingers on the right hand are bent. A tiny dent to the back below the right shoulder. Some minute nicks to the extremities, and overall wear to the surface, consistent with age. The base plate is lost.
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