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2018 Autumn Auctions
Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

867
(Xuande Period (1426-1435))
AN EXCEPTIONAL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA

41 cm. (16 1/8 in.) high


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Purchased in Hong Kong in the 1980s_x000D_
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Superbly-cast seated in dhyanasana atop a double lotus pedestal, the hands in dharmachakra mudra with each arm issuing upward climbing lotus vines surmounting Buddhist ornaments, the benevolent facial expression with downcast eyes framed with a five-diadem crown, enclosing the tightly curled hair rising to an elaborate high chignon, the pendulous earlobes with floral earrings, wearing a patterned shawl around the shoulders and overflowing dhoti leaving the chest bare, adorning elaborate beaded necklaces, bejewelled bangles and armlets.

Price estimate:
HKD: 1,800,000 - 2,200,000
USD: 229,300 - 280,300

Auction Result:
HKD : --

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