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Gilt-bronze Buddha Ming dynasty, dated 1533-4
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Gilt-bronze Buddha Ming dynasty, dated 1533-4
Gilt-bronze Buddha Ming dynasty, dated 1533-4
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1579
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Gilt-bronze Buddha Ming dynasty, dated 1533-4
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Gilt-bronze Buddha Ming dynasty, dated 1533-4
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BATEA : 1559
Simple name
buddha
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buddha; bronze; Ming; dated; Buddhist; China; 16th century; inscription; metal; lotus; lacquer; gilding; figure; religion; mudra;
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A gilt bronze Buddha seated on a cloth covered lotus throne, the end of the cloth falling down at the corners. The Buddha is shown with his hands one on top of the other with palms facing upwards in the dhyanamudra (gesture of meditation). The cloth has elaborate incised folds, the toggle and bracelet are very prominent, the petals of the lotus throne extend round the front only and are elaborately formed. The head has tightly twisted curls. The plain reverse of the lotus throne has a long inscription which includes the date 1533-34. There are traces of gilding on top of lacquer overall.
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bronze
Description condition
fair
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blackish
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31cm
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depth 15.5cm
Description width
21cm
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Case 2-21
Production date
1533 = 1534
Production period
Ming dynasty
Production place
China
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