California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7167 
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA    明永樂 銅鎏金阿彌陀佛


  • Dimension: Height: 8 7/8 in (20.7 cm) Width: 5 7/8 in (14.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $12000
  • Estimate To: $25000

Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with incised edge, the hands in dhyanamudra, clad in a flowing sanghati with beaded and incised hems draped over both shoulders, the face with benevolent expression centered by a raised urna of curled hair, surmounted by the ushnisha topped with a knop, the lotus base incised with six-character Yongle reign mark. Ming Dynasty Yongle period.