Lacquer Gilt Bronze Image of Buddha

China, Ming Dynasty, 16th century
Dimensions 15” (38 cm) H

Seated in virasana on a large integrally cast lotus throne with a splayed base, the left hand held in the lap in dhyanasana (meditative gesture) and the right in bhumisparsa (Calling the Earth to witness Enlightenment). The image of the Historical Buddha, Sakyamuni (Siddhartha Gautama) with large head and downcast eyes, wide earlobes and hair in tight coils rising to a conical urna. Gilt lacquer with areas of red lacquer. 20th century hardwood base.

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