09-14-201809-14-2018
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3134BBoston
September 14, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Gilt-lacquered Bronze Figure of Samantabhadra

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$1,230$1,000
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 3134BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 14, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Gilt-lacquered Bronze Figure of Samantabhadra, China, possibly Ming dynasty, seated on an elephant, both legs touching the ground, ht. 13 1/2 in.
Provenance: Purchased from Joseph Wei, 2013.
Estimate $800-1,000

punctures, chips particularly to the base rim, statue's topknot broken away, heavy soiling, extensive loss of gilt and lacquer, layers of rusting and patinas particularly to the interior.


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Keywords

Joseph Wei, China