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Rare Statue of Buddha, Yuan or Early Ming Dynasty
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Pre 1492 item# 1087165 (stock# 1-0640)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 2000
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Statue of Buddha, in monk's robes, eyes half closed, his hands in "abhiseka mudra", sitting cross-legged on a double lotus throne. Bronze, with large remnants of the original gilding and dark, reddish-green encrusted patina. China, Yuan or early Ming Dynasty, 14th century. Height: 7 3/8" (18,8 cm). Good condition. NOTE: "abhiseka mudra" is the mudra (hands posture) of anointing. It is very rarely seen in Buddha statues.
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Iron Statue of Manjusri, China, Ming Dynasty
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Pre 1700 item# 1087168 (stock# 1-0641)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 1700
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Finely cast statue of Bodhisattva Manjusri, in formal attire, his face showing a half smile, sitting in "rajalila asana" on a chimera or highly stylized lion, both resting on an elevated lotus throne. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Height: 9 1/8" (23,3 cm). Iron, with partly encrusted patina. Obvious signs of great age, strong oxydization in some areas, otherwise very good condition. A very fine statue. NOTE: "rajalila asana" is the king's posture. It is sometimes ...click for details
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Statue of the Judge of the Souls, China, Early Ming
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Pre 1492 item# 1108025 (stock# 1-0646)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 900
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Statue of the Judge of the Souls, standing in formal attire, holding the register of merits and demerits of human souls in both hands. Patinated wood, with traces of the original polychrome pigments in the recesses. China, early Ming Dynasty, maybe earlier. Height: 13" (33 cm). Obvious signs of great age, old insect infestation (no more danger), left foot missing, otherwise good condition.
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