MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
明 銅十八臂準提菩薩坐像
the Bodhisattva depicted seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, the primary hands clasped in front of the chest, the further pairs of hands bearing various attributes, dressed in draped robes, wearing elaborated beaded necklaces, the face cast with a subtle smile underneath a five-peaked crown.
Height 7 7/8 in., 20 cm.