California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 15, 2017  December 15, 2017

 Lot # 5179 
A GILT-BRONZE SIX-ARMED BODHISATTVA    清 銅鎏金六臂菩薩立像


  • Dimension: Height: 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm) Width: 5 1/8 in (13 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The bodhisattva is shown standing upon elephants on a lotus throne, with six radiating arms, wearing loose fitting robe incised with floral scroll on the hems, beaded necklaces inlaid with various gems including turquoise and coral, but mostly missing, the face with ferocious expression. Qing Dynasty period.