GILT BRONZE FIGURE “Amytayus”, Qianlong, dated 1766, make and period, China.
Description
Figure seated in dhyanasana on a rectangular plinth, wearing a robe draped over the left shoulder and wearing around his neck a jewel necklace, his face with a meditative expression. On the head, the figure wears a five-leaf tiara, all framed by a separately molded flaming mandorla, the front of the plinth bearing an inscription. Small scroll included.
Height approx. 21 cm.
Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen (1938-2023), Fanø, Denmark
The Note. For comparison see Christie's auction 17 may 2013
lot. 1494.Show more
Condition
Age-related wear, plinth slightly uneven. The mandorla of the figure with soldered reinforcements. Vase missing.
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Description
Figure seated in dhyanasana on a rectangular plinth, wearing a robe draped over the left shoulder and wearing around his neck a jewel necklace, his face with a meditative expression. On the head, the figure wears a five-leaf tiara, all framed by a separately molded flaming mandorla, the front of the plinth bearing an inscription. Small scroll included.
Height approx. 21 cm.
Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen (1938-2023), Fanø, Denmark
The Note. For comparison see Christie's auction 17 may 2013
lot. 1494.Show more
Condition
Age-related wear, plinth slightly uneven. The mandorla of the figure with soldered reinforcements. Vase missing.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
