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BRONZES, CLOISONNÉ AND METALWORK 5243
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA
Attired in monk’s robes and seated in the dhyana posture of
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF A GENTLEMAN
meditation, proffering a myrobalan seed in the right hand forming a
combination of the varada and karana mudras, raised atop a double
5240 lotus plinth sealed on the underside by an incised visvajra.
A GILT BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF GUANYIN 9 3/4in (24.7cm) high
Ming dynasty
Seated in dhyanasana and attired in princely raiment beneath an
elaborate diadem enclosing a miniature identifying image of Amitabha, US$4,000 - 6,000
the left hand upheld in modified vitarka mudra while the outstretched
right hand proffers an unidentified implement, the base unsealed (gilt to 5244
face retouched, areas of verdigris). A METAL ALLOY FIGURE OF BUDAI ON AN ASSOCIATED
10 1/2in (26.5cm) high STAND
The portly monk seated at ease on a mattress or possibly his
US$3,000 - 5,000 eponymous cloth sack, attired in open robes revealing his substantial
belly, now supported by an elaborately-rendered plinth comprised of
vertical columns and small guardian figures.
PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS 10 3/4in (27.4cm) height inclusive of associated stand

5241 US$2,000 - 3,000
A GILT FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA
The figure depicted in the standard dhyanasana posture of meditation
holding the right hand outwards in the varada gesture of bestowal PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF HOWARD A SLATOFF (1921-
while his drilled left palm rests on his lap to support a now-missing 2000)
alms bowl, attired in robes of elaborately layered pleats intricately
incised in scrolling patterns; the double lotus plinth and details to 5245
the face and hair displaying traces of later-added colored pigments A SMALL CAST BRONZE CYLINDRICAL CENSER
(possible repair, base plate replaced). Xuande mark, 17th century
7 1/2in (19cm) high Based on a Han bronze prototype, finished with raised edges to the
rim and base, a pair of animal heads supporting loose rings on the
US$2,000 - 3,000 upright walls, the base supported on three short legs and bearing the
six-character mark in standard script within a double square (wear
from use); fitted with a carved wood cover and base.
5242 2 3/8in (6cm) height of censer
A GILT AND POLYCHROME LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF
ZHENWU
Ming dynasty or later US$2,000 - 3,000
Cast with thin walls and a hollow interior, the Lord of the Dark Heaven
identified by his long hair and the snake curled around the tortoise Provenance
standing before him as he sits wearing an official’s robe over his armor, probably the T. Z. Shiota Gallery, San Francisco, as indicated by the
the surfaces colored with black, red and gilt lacquer (extensive wear to typed paper label on the Japanese wood storage box for the lot
pigments).
11 1/4in (28.5cm) high
PROPERTY FROM ANOTHER OWNER
US$2,000 - 3,000
5246
A GILT BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA
17th/18th century
Attired in princely raiment and elaborate reticulated diadem, supporting
two unidentified implements on lotus pedestals blooming at either
shoulder attached to hands held in modified vitarka and varada
mudras, all raised upon a double lotus plinth, the exterior surfaces
showing traces of gilt (casting flaws).
10 1/4in (26cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

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