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Seated Buddha on a ceremonial throne, Vietnam, late 19th cen…
See original version (French)
259
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Seated Buddha on a ceremonial throne, Vietnam, late 19th cen…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
Seated Buddha on a ceremonial throne, Vietnam, late 19th century
Carved from wood, lacquered red and partially gilded, the Buddha sits in the dhyana mudra, clad in a monastic robe, seated on a substantial ceremonial seat with turned legs, armrests terminating in dragon heads, an openwork backrest and an upper section forming a canopy. The seat rests on an architecturally shaped pedestal richly carved with plant motifs and dragons. In front of the throne, a carved wooden vessel depicting the same motifs was used to hold offerings during ceremonies.
Height of the throne: 78 cm; Buddha: 40 cm
Signs of wear, loss of lacquer and gilding, cracks and damage, repairs, damage and missing parts.
See original version (French)
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