A SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA, BHAISAJYAGURU
A SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA, BHAISAJYAGURU
Tibet, 19th - earlier 20th century. Well modeled seated in dhyanasa on a lotus base with beaded rim, his right hand raised in abhaya mudra, the left resting on his lap holding a bowl, dressed in a fine robe gathering at the left shoulder and below his feet, the hems finely incised with scroll designs. The face with a serene expression and downcast eyes centered by a neatly incised spiral urna, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair in tight curls and surmounted by an ushnisha with a jewel finial.
Provenance: French trade.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, few nicks, light scratches, minor dents, and casting flaws. The base unsealed.
Weight: 222.3 g
Dimensions: Height 9.2 cm
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Sotheby's New York, 24 March 2018, lot 1631
Price: USD 6,875 or approx. EUR 7,700 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze figure depicting Maitreya, West Tibet or Himalayas, circa 19th century
Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and closely related size (9.5 cm). Note the different subject and lack of silvering.
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A SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA, BHAISAJYAGURU
Tibet, 19th - earlier 20th century. Well modeled seated in dhyanasa on a lotus base with beaded rim, his right hand raised in abhaya mudra, the left resting on his lap holding a bowl, dressed in a fine robe gathering at the left shoulder and below his feet, the hems finely incised with scroll designs. The face with a serene expression and downcast eyes centered by a neatly incised spiral urna, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair in tight curls and surmounted by an ushnisha with a jewel finial.
Provenance: French trade.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, few nicks, light scratches, minor dents, and casting flaws. The base unsealed.
Weight: 222.3 g
Dimensions: Height 9.2 cm
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Sotheby's New York, 24 March 2018, lot 1631
Price: USD 6,875 or approx. EUR 7,700 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze figure depicting Maitreya, West Tibet or Himalayas, circa 19th century
Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and closely related size (9.5 cm). Note the different subject and lack of silvering.
