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A fine and rare Imperial Chinese gilt-bronze figure of…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
21-Nov-2011
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Description:
A fine and rare Imperial Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Vajravidarana, Ming Dynasty, early 15th century, probably Xuande period, the jewelled and crowned Bodhisattva seated in full lotus posture on a double-lotus throne, the left hand holding a bell, the right hand in 'Contemplation' mudra, adorned with beaded necklaces, pendant earrings and bracelets, reign mark erased from the front of the throne, base plate missing. See 'Mind Transforming Treasures, a Selection of 100 Buddhist Works of Art', Chung Tai Museum, 2009, cat no 18, pp72, colour plate p73 for an almost identical figure: also see Sotheby's Hk, 7/10/2010, 'Ming Imperial Bronzes', lot 2145 for another almost identical figure; Also 'Von Schroeder 'Buddhist Sculpture in Tibet' Vol two: 'Tibet and China', pl 358B, pages 1280-81 for an almost identical Yongle example, 25 cm; Also Christies Hk, 31/5/2010, lot 1960 for a very similar but smaller image 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
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Category:
Oriental: Bronze