A Rare Gilt And Lacquered Wood Statue Of A Seated Buddha, Ming dynasty

A Rare Gilt and Lacquered Wood Statue Of A Seated Buddha, Ming dynasty

the deity seated in dhyanasana, his loose robes falling from the left shoulder leaving the chest bare, both hands raised in dharmachakra mudra (teaching gesture), the elongated face framed by pendant ears and hair comprising pointy 'knots' surmounted by an ushnisha below a gilt cintamani pearl, with wispy eyebrows and downcast eyes flanking a prominent urna, the tall nose above the red bud lips. height 11 1/2 in., 29.2 cm. Estimate 8,000—10,000 USD

NOTE: Two similar statues, measuring 20 inches high, were sold at Christie's New York, 19th September 2006, lot 142.

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's