A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA

Description:

Korea, Yi dynasty, ca. 17th c.
H. 46,5 cm
Seated with legs crossed, both hands resting on his lap supporting a miniature temple, wearing dhoti, scarf draped across his chest, bejewelled, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows that run into the nose-bridge, raised urna at his forehead, elongated earlobes, the hairdo combed in a chignon and secured with a tiara cast with minute Buddha figures.
Former European private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Very slightly chipped, minor wear