Lot Essay
It is unusual for a figure of this type to retain as much of its painted decoration
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17TH CENTURY
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A polychrome-lacquered and gilt-painted bronze figure of the buddha
17th century
The figure cast seated in vajrasana with one hand held up in vitarka mudra and the other lowered in varada mudra, wearing a dhoti decorated in gilt flowers and indistinct characters outlined in black on a red ground, the robe open to expose the gold chest and undergarment tied in a bow around the waist, the face with a serene expression and downcast eyes, the hair in tight curls surrounding the urna, lacquer flakes
12¾ in. (32.5 cm.) high
17th century
The figure cast seated in vajrasana with one hand held up in vitarka mudra and the other lowered in varada mudra, wearing a dhoti decorated in gilt flowers and indistinct characters outlined in black on a red ground, the robe open to expose the gold chest and undergarment tied in a bow around the waist, the face with a serene expression and downcast eyes, the hair in tight curls surrounding the urna, lacquer flakes
12¾ in. (32.5 cm.) high
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