Origin: Korea. Date: 14th-16th c. Technique: Dry lacquer with residue of gildingAnd pigments. Description: Sitting in padmaAsana. The kasaya garment draped in elegant pleats over both shoulders leaves the chest free. Both handsAre raised inA variation of the simhamukha mudra in front of the chest. Beneath the hip scarf girded withA large knotAround the waist.
In the technique of the so-called dry lacquer, layers of textileAre soaked with lacquerAnd brought into shape overA temporary core. The fine detailsAre often modelled withA mass kneaded of lacquerAnd other materials before the figure is gildedAnd painted. Measurement: Height 49cm. Condition B. Hands brokenAnd partly restored. In the lower part damaged.
Provenance: -Collection Prof. Dr. Christian Egger (1938-2020). Psychiatrist for childrenAnd young people. -Acquired 1993At gallery Flachsmann.