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

 Lot # 5090 
A WHITE JADE GILT-PAINTED DEITY WITH BACKSPLAT    清 白玉泥金自在菩薩


  • Dimension: Height: 9 1/2 in (24.1 cm) Width: 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $5500

Carved seated in royal posture, the Bodhisattva wearing long flowing robes open at the chest wearing beaded necklace,the gilt-painted face with downcast eyes and a gentle smile. The stone is of smooth white tone with slight russet veins, all supported on a gilt-bronze double stand and gilt-bronze back splat incised with formalized floral scrolls embellished with gems. Qing Dynasty period.