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A Chinese Bronze Buddha, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
明或更早 銅坐佛
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Passed
Live Auction
Asian Works of Art
Location
New York
Size
Height 9 1/2 x width 5 in., 24.1 x 12.7 cm.
Description
A Chinese Bronze Buddha, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
明或更早 銅坐佛
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or Earlier
The Buddha is seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, his left hand holds an elongated scroll or spindle, and the right hand resting on the knee, a subtle urna between his brows, and intricate flora motifs to the borders of his robe, the face with a soft serene expression, all below tight curls and a cranial protuberance (ushnisha) rising from the top of the head, indicating his vast wisdom.
Height 9 1/2 x width 5 in., 24.1 x 12.7 cm.
This lot is located in New York.
Condition
Rocks on base, a few casting holes to his back, with a few solder fills, surface encrustations and soiling, abrasions to the underside consistent with age; and irregular casting flaws throughout.Additional photos are updated before the sale via this link (asian.smugmug.com/Sale-2046). Please read the above or contact us to request a complete condition report.品相细图见链接 (asian.smugmug.com/Sale-2046)，品相报告见上文。图录中未说明品相的拍品并不等没有磨损、瑕疵或其他问题，建议买家于拍前自行检查。落槌无悔，请对您的竞拍行为负责。如有其他问题，请邮件asian@hindmanauctions.com。