Lot
143
Lot 143
A RARE CHINESE LACQUERED GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF THE DEITY SAM...
Estimate
£3,000 - £5,000
A RARE CHINESE LACQUERED GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF THE DEITY SAMANTABHADRA,
MING DYNASTY, 16TH /17TH CENTURY
莲花生漆鎏金铜像 明 十六/十七世纪
seated with her right knee raised on the back of a recumbent elephant, wearing an elaborate jewelled necklace and holding branches in each hand, and wearing a high crown, all on a relief lotus base.
26.1cm high
PROVENANCE: Formerly in an American Private Collection.
More Information
Good overall appearance with no visible breaks or repairs. Some expected losses and wear to the gilt lacquer which is typical of this type.
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