Bronze image of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Puxian)

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #1100947
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A fine and slightly amusing bronze image of the bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Puxian), with the hands held in a gesture of instructing. The bodhisattva, who wears a high crown in open-work, is seated on a reclining elephant in accordance with traditional Buddhist iconography. The image is placed on a low base resting on four legs. Remains of gold. China, Ming, Wanli period, ca. 1600. H 28.5 cm, L 20 cm. Condition: Over-all good, some wear due to age. Very old lead-filling to right knee.

Antique Chinese gilt bronze figure statue

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1492: item #1100170

Approximately Northern Wei period (386-535) or slightly later, impressive Chinese gilt bronze statue. Overall condition is fine, some lack of gilt due to age. Highly collectible piece.

Size: 7cm tall
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MING Bronze Statuette of a Taoist Deity with Offering

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #1099244

A very attractive MING Dynasty detailed bronze statuette of a female Taoist deity holding an offering in flowing robes on a stylized lotus pedestal (ca. 1650). Fine workmanship throughout and of nice heavy weight. Natural dark patina. Condition: good overall, only a part of the back base is missing (see photograph # 4), the figure itself is intact. Size: H. 4 3/4" (12 cm.) x W. 2 1/4" (6 cm.) x D. 2 1/4" (6 cm.). A rare collector's item!

Qianlong period Amitayus Buddha bronze figure

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1800: item #1095173
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A fine gild bronze figure depicting Buddha Amitayus ( Wu Liang Shou Fo ) seated in lotus position on a square open work base, the mandorla done with stylized flames, a standard iconographic representation of this kind of figure. Incised Chinese characters inside the base. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1775 ca. H. 20,5 cm. Condition: wear to gilding and kalasha missing, otherwise fine.

Chinese bronze figure of standing Avalokiteshvara, Ming

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1492: item #1094985

Bronze (dark patina) statue of standing Guanyin (Quan Yin) or Avalokiteshvara. Small repair at the base. The statue itself is intact. Height 17.2 cm. Ming dynasty.

Antique Chinese gilt bronze figure buddha Guanyin

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1800: item #1089407

Approximately late Ming, 17th century, impressive gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin seated on an elephant, excellent condition, fine patina. Highly collectible article.

Size: 7cm by 6cm
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Magnificent Chinese Bronze Horse from Qianlong Period

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1084358
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Chinese Bronze Horse with Qianlong seal mark (1736-1795), of the Qing Dynasty. It is a classic of magnificent artistry, and has a wonderful patina. Height: 9 inches (23 cm), length: 10 inches (25.5cm).

17th-18th Century Gilt Bronze Mahakala

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1800: item #1083312

This Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of the God Mahakala measures 7.75 inches tall( 9.5 inches with stand) by 5.5 inches wide by approximately 3.75 inches in depth.

It dates to the 17th or 18th Century (circa 1600-1795).

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19th century Chinese Bronze Altar Piece

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1068854
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A small Chinese Bronze altar piece in the form of an Elephant carrying a vase standing on a lotus base. In Chinese symbolism an Elephant carrying a vase symbolises 'peace and serenity'. This little personification of serenity measures 4¾ inches tall and is quite heavy for his size. Dates to the 19th century.

18th Century Sino Tibetan Bronze Amitayus

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1800: item #1068604
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A Pala style Sino Tibetan bronze figure of Amitayus dating to the 18th century. The sculptor has attempted to give this status pronounced 'Indian' features as can clearly be seen in the pictures. The bronze has been cast in two sections, the figure joined to the throne by tendons. The statue has a rich brown patina with remains of pigment and cold gilding on the face. Height is just a touch over 5¾ inches.