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156 | A MASSIVELY CAST BRONZE OF BUDDHA,
17TH-18TH CENTURY
Japan, 17th-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal and raising his Condition: Superb condition with some wear and a deep intense
right hand in the seppo-in gesture (vitarka mudra, the gesture of dark patina, minor dents, dings, casting flaws, traces of erosion,
teaching) and wearing a long flowing robe opening at the chest. His losses. The hook on the back indicates that there used to be a
expression is meditative with the eyes cast downwards below the mandorla placed behind this Buddha.
byakugyo (urna). The hair is arranged in thick, tight curls. Provenance: From the private collection of Paul Sochor, Austria.
HEIGHT 48 cm Estimate EUR 5,000
WEIGHT 9.6 kg Starting price EUR 2,500

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