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A very large Chinese cast iron figure of a Bodhisattva, Ming…
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Melbourne
Date:
22-Mar-2015
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A very large Chinese cast iron figure of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). With flowing robes, sitting cross-legged on a lotus pedestal, the rounded face with elongated earlobes, and a serene, downcast expression, the right hand posturing in 'Tarjani mudra', as a gesture to ward off evil, the left hand resting on the lap, with palm facing up as a sign of peace and leisure, 161 cm high
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Unclassified