A heavily cast iron figure of a Buddha. Ming dynasty - image-1

Lot 172 Dα

A heavily cast iron figure of a Buddha. Ming dynasty

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
04.12.2015, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst I - Sculptures
Estimate: 4.000 € - 5.000 €
Result: 6.200 € (incl. premium)

A heavily cast iron figure of a Buddha. Ming dynasty

A heavily cast iron figure of a Buddha seated in meditation with hands in dhyana mudra above the feet, the ushnisha is not covered by hair curls, the robes and body parts partly covered with red lacquer and later overpainting. Ming dynasty.
Height 46 cm

Provenance

Acquired from Alexander Förster, Vienna on 11.8.1972