A CHINESE PARCEL GILT ENAMELED LIMESTONE ABHAYA MUDRA STANDING BUDDHA OF BLESSING AND PROTECTION, in the ancient Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577) taste, the Buddha with blue painted hair curls carved as a series of small spiraled pinwheels culminating in a restrained ushnisha, over arched eyebrows and downcast eyes, above a well defined mouth and chin, over a robe with unusual, low relief, slightly abstracted, geometric figural carving of standing monks below kneeling monks among clouds and a seated figure within flaming mandorla, raised on a traditional lotus bloom form base. Height: 59" Width: 14 1/2" Depth: 9"

Surface wear, various paint and gilt losses throughout, a chip at ear, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.