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

 Lot # 2260 
A CARVED BLACK JADE GILDED FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI    十八世紀 墨玉雕鎏金釋迦摩尼佛坐像


  • Dimension: H: 15 1/8 in (38.4 cm) W: 12 1/8 in (32.1 cm) with stand
  • Estimate From: $35000
  • Estimate To: $45000

Seated in dhyanasana on top of a double lotus pad, the bodhisattva's right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, left hand in varada mudra, dressed in half-open robe exposing partial upper body, long beaded ornaments encircling the chest, arm, hand, and feet, with floral and leaf patterns in-between. The bodhisattva has elongated earlobes, curly knotted hair, and serene expression. Loss of gilt on several areas revealing dark jade within. 18th century.


此尊墨玉釋迦摩尼墨玉雕佛像,用料大方,雕工精細,神態莊嚴,渾厚樸實,佈局嚴謹,時代久遠,品相完整,應為清代皇室所供奉。此類佛像在歷屆拍賣會上及其少見,彌足珍貴。附有香港藝術品商會1976 年古玩鑒定証書。