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

 Lot # 5075 
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MEDICINE BUDDHA    清 銅鎏金藥師佛坐像


  • Dimension: Height: 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm) Width: 8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The Buddha is seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, with the right hand extended in varada mudra, holding a single myrobalan fruit between the thumb and index finger, left hand holding a bowl. The figure wears layered monk's robes that fall in crisp, elegant folds around the body. The face is finely cast with a downcast eyes, and the hair is dressed in tight curls below the usnisha. Qing Dynasty period.