Description: A MONGOLIAN PAINTED TERRACOTTA PORTRAIT FIGURE OF A LAMA POSSIBLY ZANABAZAR, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
A modelled terracotta figure with polychrome and gilded decoration, depicting a realistic portrait of a lama with a characterful face, seated on a cushioned throne, dressed in full winter robes, his right hand in vitarka mudra, his left holding a vessel filled with herbs, and an unfurled lotus blossom issuing from his side.
19cm high, 18.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, 2013.
Condition Report: Condition:
Some minor wear to the polychrome decoration and gilding, some very small cracks and chips to the terracotta around the base. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.