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A GILT-COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF A A GILT COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF A COLLECTION OF SMALL COPPER-
MONK TARA ALLOY BUDDHIST FIGURES
Cast with a shaven head and meditative 18th/19th century 17th/18th to 19th century
expression, dressed in monk’s robes with a Seated in lalitasana on a double lotus throne, Comprising: a 19th century Northern Wei
kashaya fastened across the left shoulder, adorned with elaborate jewellery and jewelled revival figure, inscribed; a figure of Sakyamuni
the right hand raised, the left hand resting headdress supporting the high chignon. seated on a double lotus throne; a figure
on his lap, seated cross-legged. 47cm (16in) 13.5cm (5.1/4in) high. of Manjusri, also seated on a double-lotus
high. throne, brandishing a sword and with a
£2,000 - 3,000 book by his left shoulder; and a small group
£4,000 - 6,000 HK$20,000 - 30,000 of Tara seated on a lotus throne emerging
HK$40,000 - 60,000 CNY18,000 - 26,000 from craggy rocks, surrounded by attendant
CNY35,000 - 53,000 figures holding musical instruments. The first:
14.2cm (5 5/8in) high

£1,000 - 1,500
HK$10,000 - 15,000
CNY8,800 - 13,000

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART | 53