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Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddha of the future Maitreya
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Chinese Ming Dynasty period bronze figure of Bodhisattva of the future - Maitreya.
It is beautifully modeled in fine details typical of high-quality casting done in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
The Bodhisattva is seated on a double-lotus base, legs folded with soles of feet facing up. The folds of his dhoti gently laying. His thin waist and belly is realistically modeled. His hands are in the teaching mudra while holding two lotus stems: one supports a water flask and the other a sacred sutra. His face is round with full lips, long nose, high arched brows displaying a gentle smile with radiant confidence. He wears large round earrings on his elongated earlobes and his hair is in a top knot. He wears a jeweled crown.
It comes with good provenance having been collected by the 1950.
Mrs. Porter, Rockport, Massachusetts, collected before 1950s.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Ming (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Metalwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 17th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautiful original brown patina. Crown missing two points. The back bottom of the lotus base is slightly uneven. missing the base plate.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7756239651842
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