Lot #168 - Rare and important gilt bronze figure of well-cast and portrayed seated in vajraparyankasana Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
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Auction House:Bargain Hunt Auctions
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Sale Name:Turramurra House Contents Auction
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Sale Date:23 Sep 2018 ~ 11am (AEST)
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Lot #:168
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Lot Description:Rare and important gilt bronze figure of well-cast and portrayed seated in vajraparyankasana Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
possibly Ming Dynasty,(lotus position), the right hand lowered in varada mudra (fulfilment of all wishes), while the left held in abhaya mudra ((blessing and protection), the serene face bearing a compassionate smile with eyes in a downward gaze, his slightly pursed lips,flanked by long pendulous earlobes, the hair neatly drawn up in an intricate jatamakuta securing three miniature effigies of bodhisattvas, with long tresses falling to the shoulders, wearing elaborate jewellery including hair ornaments , beaded necklaces, armbands, bracelets, a shawl intricately detailed with lotus scrolls around the bare shoulders flowing over the arms, a voluminous lower garment similarly incised with floral borders, and gathered at the waist and fastened by a beaded girdle, seated atop a separately cast intricate multi-tiered lotus base, 65 cm H overall, Base: 12kg, Figure 18kg, Total:30kg -
Estimate:A$0 - 0
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Realised Price:
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Category:Unclassified
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