Asian Art II - 22nd May 2019

Lot 796

A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI MING DYNASTY Cast seated in dhyanasana on...

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £19000

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A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI

MING DYNASTY

Cast seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, with his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and his left holding the alms bowl in dhyana mudra, dressed in flowing robes with floral decoration to the borders which open revealing a fylfot on his chest, with two monks clasping their hands in prayer standing on smaller lotus flowerheads to the sides, 28.5cm, 3.5kg. (3)