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PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION

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A VERY RARE PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE BUDDHIST TRIAD

18TH CENTURY

The group is centered by a fgure of Buddha holding a ritual bell while seated in dhyanasana

on a waisted, lotus petal throne from which rises, in back, a petal-shaped aureole carved on

the front and back with leafy lotus scroll and from which issues, on the sides, two leafy stems

bearing small, waisted lotus socles that support the disciples Kasyapa and Ananda. The stone is

of even soft, pale celadon color. Together with a small white jade fgural fnial.

10æ in. (27.3 cm.) high, gilt-good base mounted as a lamp (2)

$60,000-80,000

PROVENANCE:

Acquired prior to 1920, by repute from Yamanaka & Co., New York, and thence by descent
within the family.

清十八世紀 青白玉一佛二弟子造像

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