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Property from the Robert Moore Collection
A Gilt-limestone Figure of a Seated Bodhisattva
CHOSON PERIOD
Details
A Gilt-limestone Figure of a Seated Bodhisattva
Choson period
Seated dhyanasana (pose of meditation) with hands in dhyanamudra, the serene face with eyes cast downwards below slender arched brows joining the bridge of the nose below the inlaid crystal urna, the head surmounted by a pointed crown applied at the brow with a small figure of Amida Buddha, the hair in long plaits of black lacquer twisted in an elaborate knot at the shoulders; the drapery carved in symmetrical pleats with a loop sash at the waist and with a narrow hem carved to simulate floral embroidery, the design repeated in bracelets across each wrist, the torso adorned with a necklace
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Choson period
Seated dhyanasana (pose of meditation) with hands in dhyanamudra, the serene face with eyes cast downwards below slender arched brows joining the bridge of the nose below the inlaid crystal urna, the head surmounted by a pointed crown applied at the brow with a small figure of Amida Buddha, the hair in long plaits of black lacquer twisted in an elaborate knot at the shoulders; the drapery carved in symmetrical pleats with a loop sash at the waist and with a narrow hem carved to simulate floral embroidery, the design repeated in bracelets across each wrist, the torso adorned with a necklace
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Provenance
Melvin McGovern
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is including consecration document dated 1701.