California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5119 
A GILT-BRONZE 'BODHISATTVA' STELE    明 銅鎏金千佛像


  • Dimension: Height: 10 3/8 in (26.4 cm) Width: 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $6500

The gilt-bronze stele is well cast with bodhisattva seated on pedestal to the center, his robe falling in crisp graceful folds, surrounded by numerous standing attendants worshipping him, all raised from a lotus stand. The gilt-bronze stele is supported by a later carved zitan lotus stand with flaming-like backsplat. Ming Dynasty period.