A CARVED WOOD STANDING FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA
A CARVED WOOD STANDING FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA

CHINA, YUAN-MING DYNASTY (1279-1644)

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A CARVED WOOD STANDING FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA
CHINA, YUAN-MING DYNASTY (1279-1644)
The elongated figure standing on a lotus base, one hand raised and holding a separate cup, the pendent left hand holding a lotus leaf, wearing a shawl over the shoulders, beaded jewelry, a long skirt, and a pierced crown set with Amitabha Buddha flanked by dragons
34 in. (86.4 cm.) high
Provenance
The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired prior to 1990.

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