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A PAIR OF GILT-LACQUERED ‘BUDDHIST EMBLEM’ ALTAR
ORNAMENTS
Qing Dynasty
Each raised on a carved lotus flower base, rising to a tall openwork
stand formed with four-part foliate spandrels, respectively supporting
a jewelled parasol, chatraratna, and a victory banner, dhvaja, atop
another layered lotus flower.
Each: 74cm (29 1/8in) high (2).
£3,000 - 5,000
HK$31,000 - 52,000
CNY26,000 - 44,000

Compare with a similar pair, dated late Qing/Republic period, sold at
Bonhams San Francisco, 29 June 2016, lot 9282.

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A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF KASYAPA
Yuan/Ming Dynasty
Finely carved standing upright with hands held in anjali mudra at his
chest, dressed in priest’s robes secured by a rectangular ring tied to
a cord at the left shoulder, his long, gaunt face with deep-set eyes
and pronounced features set in a serene expression, stand. 35cm
(12in) high. (2).
£2,000 - 3,000
HK$21,000 - 31,000
CNY18,000 - 26,000
The Property of a Gentleman

Provenance: A European private collection

Kasyapa was one of Buddha’s ten principal disciples. When he first
met Buddha, he was already in his late eighties. He was a teacher
in his own right and had a large following. After an encounter with
Buddha, Kasyapa recognised Buddha’s superior wisdom and
converted along with all of his disciples.
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