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尺寸：高33.7cm
年代：明代
质地：铜鎏金
风格：中原
来源：拍卖会
成交：30,000美元(2018.03)
参阅：纽约苏富比
鉴赏：
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSRI
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
古比特佛像网, 编号: 文殊菩萨286

cast seated on a double-lotus pedestal in vajraparyankasana, the hands in vitarka and varada mudra, each holding a long stem issuing a lotus-borne book and sword flanking either shoulder, the deity with a billowing scarf draped over the shoulders and a dhoti falling into elegant pleats, with chest and waist adorned by elaborate beaded necklaces, the hair swept up in a high top knot and ornamented with an elaborate crown, the face set in a benevolent expression and gentle smile, traces of gilt
Height 13 1/4 in., 33.7 cm

品相说明:
In overall good condition with a minor loss to the finial at the back of the crown, and to tips of the ribbons draped over the lotus base. With scattered minor casting flaws. Much of the gilding worn (as seen in catalogue image); traces of red lacquer visible around the foot of the lotus base. Lacking base plate and with scattered very minute dents.

Provenance
New Hampshire Private Collection, acquired in the 1930s.