Estimate

15.000 - 20.000

Session

8 May 2026

Description

China, Ming Dynasty, 15th century

Seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base with beaded rims

His hands in bhumisparsamudra and dhyanamudra

Wearing a long flowing robe draped over the left shoulder

His face with serene expression, downcast eyes, arched eyebrows, aquiline nose and lips forming a gentle smile

With pierced pendulous earlobes

Surmounted by tightly curled hair and prominent ushnisha



中国明代十五世纪鎏金铜释迦牟尼佛坐像。佛陀结跏趺坐于双层莲花座上，莲瓣边缘饰联珠纹，双手结触地印与禅定印，身披袒右袈裟，衣纹流畅。面相慈祥，双目低垂，眉如弯月，鼻梁高挺，唇含微笑，双耳垂肩穿孔，螺发密布，肉髻高耸。

25x16x11 cm

Additional Information

Provenance:

Acquired in Shanghai in the 1920s by the current owner's grandfather, then responsible for acquisitions for the Rijksmuseum (according to information provided by the owner)

Accompanied by photographic records of the piece at the family home, c. 1980