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                                                                           A POLYCHROME PAINTED STUCCO FIGURE
                                                                           OF A MONK
                                                                           MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

                                                                           The fgure is modelled seated in dhyanasana, dressed in fowing
                                                                           robes with his left hand held in dhyanamudra and his right hand held
                                                                           above his knee in bhumisparsamudra. He bears a serene expression
                                                                           on his face, with emphasised brows and downcast eyes.
                                                                           33 in. (83.8 cm.) high

                                                                           £1,000-2,000       $1,500-2,800
                                                                                              €1,300-2,500

                                                                           明 彩繪羅漢坐像

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     A THANGKA DEPICTING AMITAYUS
     18TH CENTURY

     Amitayus is depicted sitting in dhyanasana upon a lotus base with
     his hands held together in dhyanamudra, supporting a long life vase.
     The central fgure is surrounded by multiple images of Buddha
     Shakyamuni.
     18º x 26º in. (46.4 x 66.7 cm.)

     £3,000-5,000       $4,300-7,000
                        €3,800-6,300

     清十八世紀 無量壽佛唐卡

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