A PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK, SONG DYNASTY (AD 960-1279)
A PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK
SONG DYNASTY (AD 960-1279)
Possibly representing the Tang dynasty monk, Sizhou Dasheng (the Grand Saint of Sizhou), the figure is shown seated in contemplation wearing a monastic, hooded robe that drapes gracefully over the edges of the pedestal seat, with traces of original pigment remaining.
9 ¾ in. (24.8 cm.) high
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF JULIA AND JOHN CURTIS
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A PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK
SONG DYNASTY (AD 960-1279)
Possibly representing the Tang dynasty monk, Sizhou Dasheng (the Grand Saint of Sizhou), the figure is shown seated in contemplation wearing a monastic, hooded robe that drapes gracefully over the edges of the pedestal seat, with traces of original pigment remaining.
9 ¾ in. (24.8 cm.) high
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF JULIA AND JOHN CURTIS
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