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Stele - white creamy limestone with Inscription on - Seated Buddha With Dragons and Flaming Fire- China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

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Massive limestone stele of seated Buddha Ming dynasty China. Buddha seated on a double bordered lotus throne with flaming fire on the back and the dragons, richly elaborated with deep incised carvings and celestial figures around and at the bottom of the throne and detailed incised inscription on the back side of the figure. Height: 65 cm weight: 40. 4 kg (Net weight) Note: this item will be shipped through Fed. Ex, DHL or other similar shipping service or according to the suggestions of the buyer against shipping cost Euro 550. Condition: Repaired from under the neck line through, damage at left hand, some aging chips and stains. It had been placed in the back yard moss and lichen may add a patina over the course of years which can be pressure hosed to restore the marble to whiteness, as has recently been done. ( see images for more details) Provenance: Ex American (New York) private collection Current property of The seller. Note: The seller of the lot hereby guarantees that this object is obtained legally. He guarantees that he is entitled to send this lot. He will ensure that any required permits will be arranged.

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Massive limestone stele of seated Buddha Ming dynasty China. Buddha seated on a double bordered lotus throne with flaming fire on the back and the dragons, richly elaborated with deep incised carvings and celestial figures around and at the bottom of the throne and detailed incised inscription on the back side of the figure. Height: 65 cm weight: 40. 4 kg (Net weight) Note: this item will be shipped through Fed. Ex, DHL or other similar shipping service or according to the suggestions of the buyer against shipping cost Euro 550. Condition: Repaired from under the neck line through, damage at left hand, some aging chips and stains. It had been placed in the back yard moss and lichen may add a patina over the course of years which can be pressure hosed to restore the marble to whiteness, as has recently been done. ( see images for more details) Provenance: Ex American (New York) private collection Current property of The seller. Note: The seller of the lot hereby guarantees that this object is obtained legally. He guarantees that he is entitled to send this lot. He will ensure that any required permits will be arranged.

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