California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2252 
A WHITE JADE BUDDHA WITH GILT FILIGREE STAND    清 白玉雕釋迦摩尼配鎏金累絲背光底座


  • Dimension: Height: 9 1/2 in (24.1 cm) Width: 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $8000

The bodhisattva is shown seated upon a lotus throne in padmasana with hands in Dharmachakra mudra, wearing dhoti tied to the chest, face with serene expression, all backed by a large and delicately worked gilt-filigree flaming mandorla inlaid with gems and flanked by dragons, inserted on a gilt-filigree 'lotus' base further decorated with two dragons chasing a gem-inlaid pearl to the center. Qing Dynasty period.