California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1191 
A GILT-BRONZE DOUBLE LOTUS STAND WITH FIGURE    明 永樂款銅鎏金蓮花座


  • Dimension: Height: 4 5/8 in (11.7 cm) Diameter: 4 7/8 in (12.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $9000

The circular-sectioned gilt bronze stand is finely cast in the form of double lotus with each petal extending outward in-between beaded rim, topped with an exquisitely cast bodhisattva figure in lying prone position, the head raised and turned to the side, the body decorated with beaded jewelry and wearing headdress, the face with stern expression and flanked by two elongated ears. The mark 'Da Ming Yongle Nian Shi' is inscribed in a line on the top of the base. Ming Dynasty period.