California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2183 
A SILVER AND GOLD GILT BRONZE 'BODHISATTVA AND WORSHIPERS' PLAQUE MOUNTED TABLE SCREEN    清 銅鎏銀鎏金雕"衆生拜佛''圖


  • Dimension: W: 46 3/4 in (119 cm) H: 40 in (115 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The rectangular wood frame encloses the elaborately cast gilt Bodhisattva's seated on lotus bases within silver mandorla above gilt figures of worshippers with various dresses paying tributes to the Buddhas. The plaque includes low-relief characters on both top right and left, all against the silver ground and within the borders of bat motifs. The apron is further inset with animal motifs and enclosed with wood frame. The back of the apron includes a line of Chinese characters. Qing Dynasty Period.