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Ming Dynasty Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze and stones inlaid Bodhisattva figure of seated Amitabha Buddha, cast in youthful in appearance, sits in the posture of formal meditation. The eyes gaze forward slightly closed and a turquoise inlaid on the forehead (urna) nestled between two long narrow eyebrows. Three horizontal lines adorn the neck - marks of beauty. The dark hair is piled on the top of the head with some falling loose across the shoulders. The two hands meet in the lap and join with palms upward right over left to form the Dhyasana mudra (gesture) of meditation. Richly adorned in relief with Sambhogakaya vestments, the head is decorated with a crown inlaid with turquoise and red coral, topped with an upright half vajra. Ribbons hang from the sides and flowers adorn the tips of the ears. Large gold earrings studded with jewels hang from the distended lobes. The neck and youthful breast are covered with various necklaces and chokers. The arms, wrists and ankles display bracelets and bangles of various design. Wearing a lower garment of a thin skirt comprising variously patterned silks, he sits in full vajra posture with the legs folded, right foot over left, atop a lotus blossom thrones. Extensive trace of gilt, with blue pigment on hair.
The underside with incised quatrefoil flori-form petal visvavajra mark surrounding the centralized DaiJi. Ming Dynasty and of the period.
Measurements: Height: 11" Width: 7 7/8"
PROVENANCE: Ralph Dewey (1917-2017) of Indiana. Ralph obtained a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Institute of Technology. He went on to work as a chemical engineer for Edmont for almost 45 years until his retirement. He also served as Museum President and Secretary for Friends of the Library, Chairman of Edmont investment Committee and President for the Hospice Board. Ralph was passionate about his hobbies, which included collecting antiques.
The Collections of Mr. Ralph Dewey presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-73 through Lot-87.