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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF
MANJUSRI
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
cast seated on a double-lotus pedestal in
vajraparyankasana, the hands in vitarka and
varada mudra, each holding a long stem issuing
a lotus-borne book and sword ! anking either
shoulder, the deity with a billowing scarf draped
over the shoulders and a dhoti falling into elegant
pleats, with chest and waist adorned by elaborate
beaded necklaces, the hair swept up in a high top
knot and ornamented with an elaborate crown,
the face set in a benevolent expression and gentle
smile, traces of gilt
Height 13¼ in., 33.7 cm
PROVENANCE
New Hampshire Private Collection, acquired in
the 1930s.
$ 8,000-12,000
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อӼ̺ʡဧψӷɛϗᔛd੻׵1930ϋ˾

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
MING DYNASTY
seated in vajraparyankasana, the hands in abhaya
and varada mudra, the elaborate reticulated
crown centered with a seated Amitabha " gure
and set around a lobed topknot, the serene face
between large ears, the lobes heavy with ! oral
earrings, a bird and a kundika ! anking each
shoulder and supported by blossoms, the stems
of which trail down the arms and terminate
caressing the palms, the robes and dhoti all with
a " nely incised ! oral pattern and draped in folds
around the seat, all raised on a triple-layered lotus
base further raised on a pedestal foot
Height 15⅞ in., 40.3 cm

PROVENANCE
Collection of Neil ‘Bunny’ Roger (1911-1997).
$ 15,000-20,000
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Neil ‘Bunny’ Roger (1911-1997) ϗᔛ

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