Pair Carved Hardwood Reclining Buddha Figures

Qing Dynasty, probably late 19th Century

Each figure reclining with a Pi Xiu at his side, the figures accented with glass eyes and bone teeth each on a conformingly-shaped naturalisticly carved oblong base. (2)

H. 7 in., L. 13 in.

Provenance: Estate of H.H. Pao (1937-2009) Art scholar and dealer with shop in the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, Canada 1980-1990
Joanies House of Treasures, Barrie ON Canada

Condition: One figure has a loss of a branch behind his elbow; one beast is missing a glass eye.