Gilt Lacquer Wooden Buddha Shakyamuni, Ming/Early Qing
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China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)/early Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Depiction of Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha in the padmasana lotus position on a high, ornate throne with a double lotus cushion
The hands are folded in his lap and perform the dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation
The head forms a slightly dome shaped usnisha
The face has a meditative expression with a gentle smile, half-closed eyes, fine eyebrows, a width nose and long earlobes
Buddha is dressed in a long, richly pleated garment that is placed over both shoulders
The head and the body are framed by an aureole with dragons
Fine carving with detailed open work décor
Multi-part figure
Total height: c. 154 cm
Condition: see condition report
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Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 10,000 Euro
Condition:
The Buddha shows usual signs of wear consistent with use. Age cracks, loss of material, gold and lacquer can be seen. The height measures c. 177 cm.
Buddha Shakyamuni (Siddhartha Gautama)
Siddhartha Gautama lived in Northern India circa 2,500 years ago. The epithet Shakyamuni refers to his princely origins and can be translated as ‘the wise man from the family of Shakya’. Born as a prince, Shakyamuni felt a deep compassion for the four sufferings of mankind (birth, aging, sickness and death) from an early age. Eventually he left his family to go on a spiritual journey. After a few years he attained enlightenment. As Buddha (‘the Awakened One’), Shakyamuni traveled all over India to share his wisdom with the people and promote peace. At the age of 80 Buddha Shakyamuni passed away and his teachings gave rise to the various schools of Buddhism.
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