Asian Art Auction

December 13, 2010

LOT 469

Lot 469

Gilt Bronze Figure of the Medicine Buddha, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1735-1796)

Gilt Bronze Figure of the Medicine Buddha, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1735-1796)
Lot 469 Details
Gilt Bronze Figure of the Medicine Buddha, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1735-1796)

Wearing monastic robes, the Buddha with serene expression, downcast eyes, fleshy earlobes and a high cranial flame, the right hand in bhumisparsa mudra (earth-witness), the left hand holding a medicine bowl
height 6.8" — 17.2 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $6,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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