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Ming dynasty, dated by inscription to Jiajing third year, 8th month
(1524)
The bearded figure dressed in court robes and elaborate bonnet,
seated with his hands joined to hold a rank stick or other attribute
that is no longer preserved, the footed plinth cast across the front
lower edge with the date and along the back curving walls with what
appears to be a listing of donor names, a majority with the family name
Yin.
18 3/4in (47.5cm) high
US$8,000 - 12,000
PROPERTY FROM ANOTHER OWNER
8209
A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE CROWNED BUDAI
Ming dynasty
The monk wearing elaborate headgear depicting the five Dhyani
Buddhas and attired in open robes revealing his corpulent physique,
shown seated in the posture of royal ease with a mala hanging from his
right hand while his left hand grasps an unusual tassel like object.
9 1/4in (23.5cm) high
US$3,000 - 5,000
For similar figures, see two examples offered in these rooms: lot 8020
of sale 21820 on 16 December 2014, and lot 3142 of sale 22473 of
13 October 2015.
