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Property from a Private American Collection
A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Shown seated in dhyanasana on a separate lotus base with hands held above the lap, with a wan emblem incised in the center of the bared chest, wearing loosely draped robes and a tied dhoti with foliate borders, the face well cast with contemplative expression and with a small urna in the forehead, the hair indicated by small bosses surrounding the usnisa
17 5/16 in. (44 cm.) high overall
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Shown seated in dhyanasana on a separate lotus base with hands held above the lap, with a wan emblem incised in the center of the bared chest, wearing loosely draped robes and a tied dhoti with foliate borders, the face well cast with contemplative expression and with a small urna in the forehead, the hair indicated by small bosses surrounding the usnisa
17 5/16 in. (44 cm.) high overall
Provenance
Acquired in Beijing between 1911-51 and thence by descent within the family to the present owner.
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