A LARGE RARE GILT-BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA
A LARGE RARE GILT-BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY The figure is finely cast seated with both legs pendent in bhadrasana both atop individual lotus socles, both hands holding a rolled parchment at chest level, the gentle features with eyes downcast in a manner of contemplation, adorned with an elaborate diadem centred by a stack of jewels above a lotus base, the hair swept back into a topknot with two side plaits falling onto each shoulders above the sheer garment, partially covering the bare torso exposing a network of bejewelled ornamental chains, the dhoti tied at the waist with a bow, the deity is seated on the back of a recumbent elephant, the elephant is modelled with long tusks, its head turned to one side, the head and body variously festooned with further jewellery chains, all above a double lotus pedestal of oval cross-section 24 in. (61 cm.) high
A LARGE RARE GILT-BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA
A LARGE RARE GILT-BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY The figure is finely cast seated with both legs pendent in bhadrasana both atop individual lotus socles, both hands holding a rolled parchment at chest level, the gentle features with eyes downcast in a manner of contemplation, adorned with an elaborate diadem centred by a stack of jewels above a lotus base, the hair swept back into a topknot with two side plaits falling onto each shoulders above the sheer garment, partially covering the bare torso exposing a network of bejewelled ornamental chains, the dhoti tied at the waist with a bow, the deity is seated on the back of a recumbent elephant, the elephant is modelled with long tusks, its head turned to one side, the head and body variously festooned with further jewellery chains, all above a double lotus pedestal of oval cross-section 24 in. (61 cm.) high
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
