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A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE
BUDDHA
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The fgure is shown seated in dhyanasana on a lotus
base with right hand extended in varadamudra while
holding a myrobalan fruit between the thumb and
forefnger and with left hand held in dhyanamudra
above the lap. He wears a monk’s layered robes and his
hair is dressed in tight curls that continue up over the
ushnisha.
12º in. (31.1 cm.) high
$15,000-20,000

PROVENANCE
The Studio of the Clear Garden.
明 銅藥師佛坐像

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