Asian Art I - 15th November 2016
Lot 35
A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA BUDDHA QIANLONG 1736-95 Seated on a draped robe...
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £3600
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Description
A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA BUDDHA
QIANLONG 1736-95
Seated on a draped robe in dhyanasana, his eyes downcast in a serene expression, his head adorned with a pointed headdress, the hair secured with ribbons in a high chignon, all raised on an openwork rectangular base and with traces of cold painting to the hair, eyes and mouth, 21cm.
Provenance: from the collection of John Newall Esq.