Lot 534 Dα

A bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha. Late Ming dynasty

A bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru) seated in meditation on a double lotus, the right hand holding a single myrobalan fruit between thumb and index finger, the left hand broken. Tiny curls cover the head and ushinsha topped by a jewel. Remains of a lacquer coating and traces of gilding. Damage to the garment seam at the chest and foot. Late Ming dynasty.
Height 30.5 cm