CHINESE MING-STYLE WOODEN BUDDHA FIGURE

CHINESE MING-STYLE WOODEN BUDDHA FIGURE

shown standing, the right hand in abhayamudra (representing fearlessness), the left in varadamudra (representing charity and compassion), depicted with extended earlobes, an urna between the eyebrows and an ushnisha atop the head, atop a three-tier lotus base, with traces of gilt; height: 54 cm (21 1/4 in.)

CONDITION
The figure is in age-appropriate, overall good condition. Overall surface dust and grime. The lotus base, foot and stand have been previously repaired. Several fingers chipped.

Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:
Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331
Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827

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