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Lot
Number
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B000038 |
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Title |
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Iron Figure of a Bodhisattva, Avakokitesvara |
| Date
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Ming Dyansty |
| Country
of Origin |
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China |
| Material
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Iron |
| Measurements |
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17.5 x 14.5 cm |
| Lot
Quantity |
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1 |
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| Description:
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Actually, I did not notice this Avakokitesvara figure In the first place, but the other pair of gilt silkworm caught my eyes. After went back home, I studied the origin and Information about the gilt silkworm, I decided to go back and take my chance to buy the silkworm. I was checking around the owners place trying to find some other good things that I could buy together to get a better price. This Avakokitesvara figure came to my eyes right away.
The owner said this Avakokitesvara figure was bought back from Japan years ago when he visited there. The look of face Is very kind and gracious. It Is made of iron, and the louts pedestal is very stylish and special. I believe this sculpture must be from Ming period or even above.
This elegant sculpture is representing of the Buddha wearing monastic robes, seating on a lotus pedestal, wearing five-leaved crown fastened by a ribbon with swirling ends, Bound hair falling down to the shoulder, a pair of circular earrings, and with necklace, bracelets on the upper arms, wrists, and ankles. Both eyes looking straight peacefully, and showing an appearance of benevolent face and serene expression. Both hands hold together with treasures placing in front of the chest. Her upper body is dressed in a double-collar rope incised with delicate design and covering both shoulders, while the rope also draping down naturally to lower body, adorned with multiple jeweled necklace, and limbs with bracelets, very real and realistic. There is a ΙΓ mark on the back of her head. |
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| Condition
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The iron figure is in an excellent state of preservation. The details are incised and well delineated. There is some minor encrustation under the base, and on the recessed areas in the back and the front of the sculpture. |
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