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A SEATED GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

明十七世紀 漆金木佛坐像

The fgure is carved with pendulous earlobes, and a serene expression with
downcast eyes. He is wearing long draping robes with his hands in uttarabodhi
mudra and he is seated in dyanasana upon a double lotus base. The body, robes
and double lotus base have traces of gilt lacquer.

13Ω in. (34.3 cm.) high

£8,000-12,000 $13,000-18,000
€11,000-16,000

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A LARGE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

明十七世紀 漆金木觀世音菩薩立像

The standing bodhisattva is carved dressed in fowing robes detailed with
elaborate foliate borders, wearing ornate necklaces and holding a long string
of beads in the left hand. The hair is neatly arranged into a bun to the top of the
head. There is a serene expression to the face with downcast eyes.

25æ in. (65.4 cm.) high

£15,000-20,000 $23,000-30,000
€21,000-27,000

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