A lacquered and gilded wood figure of a Bosatsu. 16th...
A lacquered and gilded wood figure of a Bosatsu. 16th century
Seated in meditation on a separate two-part lotus, both hands in dhyana mudra, the high tiara displaying sun symbols. Tiny metal nails were used to attach jewellery to tiara and chest. With a gilt brownish lacquer coating, hidden under a thick patina.
Height 43.5 cm
Provenance
Collection H. Jansen, The Netherlands, 1991-2016 (according to the consignor)
Collection Galerie de Ruimte, The Netherlands
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A lacquered and gilded wood figure of a Bosatsu. 16th century
Seated in meditation on a separate two-part lotus, both hands in dhyana mudra, the high tiara displaying sun symbols. Tiny metal nails were used to attach jewellery to tiara and chest. With a gilt brownish lacquer coating, hidden under a thick patina.
Height 43.5 cm
Provenance
Collection H. Jansen, The Netherlands, 1991-2016 (according to the consignor)
Collection Galerie de Ruimte, The Netherlands
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