A rare magnificent gilt-lacquer figure of Buddha

Qing Dynasty

Medium

gilt-lacquer, seated in padmasana with right hand raised in vitarka mudra, the left hand held in dhyana mudra. The figure is wearing loose robes draped with a shawl that falls in graceful folds around the body, and is open at the chest to reveal an elaborate beaded necklace above a sash tied in a bow at the waist. The broad face is moulded with gentle expression

Category

Sculpture