The Poet Libai – Zhang Jiu (1954 – )

China, Qing Dynasty, 17th – 18th century
Dimensions 13 ½” (34.5 cm) H

Seated in rajalilasana (posture of royal ease) with left knee raised and robes and a covering flowing over a rockery seat, the left hand resting on the knee and right hand lowered in abhayamudra (gesture of coming in peace). Crowned with a 5 pointed tiara and the back with a rockery shelf supporting a vase and a bird in the Ming style iconography of the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The figure gilt lacquered and the base and backing lacquered.

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