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THB18th C. Mongolian Gilt Copper Bodhisattva Statue
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Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
East Asia, Mongolia, Dolonnor, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A beautifully cast gilt-copper alloy statue of a standing bodhisattva, adorned in flowing robes, resting upon a lotus pedestal. The right hand is positioned in the vitarka mudra (gesture of discussion or teaching), with the thumb pressed to the index finger. The left hand holds the wire stem of a flower. Small circular bezel settings, likely once containing semi-precious stones or glass, decorate the figure - several still remain, including a large green faceted glass on the right foot, as well as turquoise stones along the chest and in the earrings. The statue is cast separately from the pedestal, attached by tubular tenons, and additional pieces such as the flower stems and scrolling scarves are also cast separately and welded into place. Size: 6" L x 5.5" W x 14" H (15.2 cm x 14 cm x 35.6 cm); gold quality: 34% to 60% (equivalent to 8K+ to 14K+)
Provenance: private Culver City, California, USA collection, by inheritance, collected 1970s to 1980s
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#191868Condition
The proper right scarf has a modern metal wire securing the lower edge in place. Missing stem to flower on right arm. Missing crown on the head. Missing glass inlays in most of the settings. Oxidation / patina to the surface. Fading and losses to gilt, but great remains throughout.
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