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A RARE LACQUERED-GILT 明 漆金芙蓉石佛坐像

SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF
BUDDHA

MING DYNASTY

depicted seated in vajraparyankasana, with hands held in
dhyanamudra, wearing a pleated robe decorated with clusters
of clouds, draped over the shoulder and falling in loose folds
gathered at the waist, the bare chest opening to reveal a wan
symbol, the serene face with downcast eyes and a meditative
expression flanked by long pendulous ears, the hair arranged
in tight curls covering the ushnisha and surmounted by an
ovoid jewel, the stone of a milky-caramel tone covered in red
lacquer and gilding
18 cm, 7⅛ in.
HK$ 200,000-300,000
US$ 25,500-38,300