A Chinese Ming Dynasty GIlt Lacquered Wood Sculpture of Bodhisattva
A Chinese Ming Dynasty GIlt Lacquered Wood Sculpture of Bodhisattva
Finely carved depicting a bodhisattva / spiritually enlightened male figure dressed in simple oversized robe seated on a rock. The sculpture of substantial weight and size retains much of it's original Gilt-lacquered exterior with minor peeling and typical age-related wear.
The back of the sculpture features a hollowed out insert.
Dating 16th - 17th Century, Ming Dynasty China.
Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Long-standing Asian Works of Art Collector, Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York.
Approximation Dimensions:
42 cm (Height)
26 cm (Width)
17 cm (Depth)
8.8 lbs in weight
Additional Comments: A similar work of art was previously on display by the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 42.25.4
Condition Report: All items featured in our Catalogue are pre-owned and may display typical age-worn condition such as chips, nicks, peeling, repainting and or in more extreme cases cracks and or loss. Please carefully review all photos and please be encouraged to reach out to us via Message if you would like additional photos and or condition report.
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A Chinese Ming Dynasty GIlt Lacquered Wood Sculpture of Bodhisattva
Finely carved depicting a bodhisattva / spiritually enlightened male figure dressed in simple oversized robe seated on a rock. The sculpture of substantial weight and size retains much of it's original Gilt-lacquered exterior with minor peeling and typical age-related wear.
The back of the sculpture features a hollowed out insert.
Dating 16th - 17th Century, Ming Dynasty China.
Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Long-standing Asian Works of Art Collector, Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York.
Approximation Dimensions:
42 cm (Height)
26 cm (Width)
17 cm (Depth)
8.8 lbs in weight
Additional Comments: A similar work of art was previously on display by the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 42.25.4
Condition Report: All items featured in our Catalogue are pre-owned and may display typical age-worn condition such as chips, nicks, peeling, repainting and or in more extreme cases cracks and or loss. Please carefully review all photos and please be encouraged to reach out to us via Message if you would like additional photos and or condition report.
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