 | | Lot No. | | *** | | Description: | A fine and large Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th century. 65.5 x 45 x 30 cm. Seated with eyes downcast, in 'meditation' and 'earth-touching' mudra, on a bronze double-lotus throne. The character 'wan' engraved on the chest, the edges of the robes finely detailed with lotus flowers, the tightly curled hair panted with blue pigment. Height: 58cm. See 'Mind Transforming Treasures, A Selection of 100 Buddhist Works of Art', Chung Tai Museum, 2009; cat no 12, pp60, colour plate p61 for an almost identical parcel-gilt figure. This collection was formed by descendants of the Australian vendor, whose great-great grandfather was based in Peking and Shanghai between 1850-1870, where he held a high diplomatic position and it would have been at this time that he acquired the important Chinese artworks in this collection. Figure Weight: 25.26kg; Base Weight: 11.92kg. | | Estimate: | *** | | Price: | *** | | Category: | Oriental — Bronze | |
