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Lot 5
A RARE RELIEF OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI IN METEOR (?) IRON
Estimated Value:
1.500 € - 2.500 €
Result:
incl. Premium and VAT
Description:
Tibet, ca. 13th c.H. 9,4 cm
The historical Buddha in his traditional iconography. He holds his right hand in the gesture of testimony
invocation, and the left rests in his lap in meditative serenity. Buddha wears the simple monk's robe with the typical pleating over his left shoulder, leaving his right shoulder uncovered. His legs are crossed in the vajra posture, with the soles of his feet turned upwards. His seat is formed by a circumferential lotus. The Buddha's head and body are surrounded by an aura of energy. Half relief in the shape of a tsha tsha, made of iron, remains of gold and silver bronze.
Joachim Schlotterbeck Collection (1926-2007), sold by him at Nagel, 9.11.2002, lot 2454 and acquired by the present owner - Partly chipped, wear
