An ivory figure of a Boddhisattva
An ivory figure of a Boddhisattva

19TH CENTURY

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An ivory figure of a Boddhisattva
19th Century
Standing on a lotus throne against a mandorla covered by a canopy and 'flaming pearl', wearing long pleated robes exposing the chest adorned with tasselled jewels, holding a lotus stem in the right hand, the black stained chignon set against a diadem with hairstrands falling over the shoulders, urna inlaid with coral, supported on a wooden base
34.8 cm. high (including stand), fitted box

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