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THBChinese Ming Dynasty Seated Mahasthamaprapta
Lot 65
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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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East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A beautiful brass figure of Mahasthamaprapta, the bodhisattva mahasattva who represents the power of wisdom, seated in dhyanasana with left hand in vitakamudra and right in dhyanamudra. The palms of both hands and the soles of the feet are incised with the "wheel of Buddhist law" as his body is draped in a loose dhoti with elaborate lotus scroll hems that fall in puddles of fabric surrounding his legs. His dhoti opens at the chest to reveal a necklace suspending a floral pendant and multiple beaded chains. His full-face gazes downward in a serene expression framed by a foliate tiara with a central kundika and elaborate earrings. The coiffure is dressed in a curled topknot surmounted by a jewel and tied tresses cascading over his sloped shoulders. Liberal remains of gold pigment and red lacquer further embellish the elegant sculpture. Size: 9.5" L x 15" W x 23" H (24.1 cm x 38.1 cm x 58.4 cm)
The kundika in the headdress identifies the figure as the bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta. In Chinese Pure Land Buddhism, Mahathamaprapta is often depicted with Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) on either side of Amitabha Buddha. The bodhisattva's name means the arrival of great strength, and while Avalokiteshvara is the personification of Amitabha's compassion, Mahasthamaprapta represents the power of Amitabha's wisdom.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-Schoettle collection, Germany
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#185928Some light, age-expected surface wear as shown. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressively preserved detail and rich patina throughout. Liberal remains of gold pigment and red lacquer.Condition
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