Asian Art II - 28th July 2021

Lot 857

A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF AMITABHA BUDDHA

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £450

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Description

A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF AMITABHA BUDDHA

QING DYNASTY

Carved seated in dhyanasana with his hands resting upon his lap, dressed in loose robes incised with clouds, his serene face framed by his elongated earlobes, the dark red stone with some pale grey inclusions, together with a later stand, 12.5cm. (2)