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Large Ming Dynasty Chinese Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze and semi-precious stones inlaid Bodhisattva figure of seated Avalokiteshvara Buddha, in manifestation of Ekadashamukha Mandala, the Circle of the Eleven Faced Lord Gazing on the World. All faces has well-defined, and naturally painted, arched brows above elongated, almond-shaped eyes, very resplendent, smiling, peaceful and radiant. With eight hands, the first pair at the heart in manidhara gesture, hold a unseen precious jewel. The three right hands extended to the side are in the mudra of generosity. Each face is adorned with a crown and earrings. Necklaces and bracelets adorn the neck and limbs and the lower body is wrapped with a skirt. The jewelry have semi-precious stone inlaid. With eleven faces rising upward in groups of three, the face at the top is that of the Buddha Amitabha. Each face has two eyes and long black hair flows across the shoulders. The multi leveled crown formed from nine heads, the wisdom of all Buddha's, is the Lord, source of all refuge gathered as one, in essence the Guru in the aspect of Amitabha, in the manner of the Lord of the Family. Standing on straight legs, upon a lotus throne. Extensive trace of gilt remain on surface, with hints of dark-blue pigment on hair. The underside with incised Quadre-foil flori-form petals visvavajra mark surrounded the centralized DaiJi.
Dimension: 28-1/2" H
PROVENANCE: The private collections of Earl Sorensen, based out of Atlanta, is known as a prominent Buddha collector. A International businessman whom trades with various Asian countries during the 1960s. On a business trip in Western China, he received a Buddha statue as gift from a monk. Since then, he has became fascinated with Buddhist artifacts and Eastern cultures. After many decades, Earl Sorensen has planned his retirement, and decided to pass his beloved collections to appreciate collectors. Earl Sorensen's collections can be found from Lot-55 through Lot-65, and from Lot-93 through Lot-110.
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品相报告
Over all in EXCELLENT condition. With normal anomalies in nature, missing some stones inlaid, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents. Surface traced wear and or declined to gilding. some missing stones inlaid. Normal, consider ages and wear.
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