A BODHISATTVA ON A THRONE, MING DYNASTY
China, late 16th – mid-17th century. Ink and color on silk. The Bodhisattva, probably Akasagarbha, is portrayed seated on a sumptuous throne in front of a circular halo, flanked by four dragons, wearing long flowing and embroidered robes and an enameled gold crown, holding a scepter.

Provenance: From a French estate. Old collector inventory number “C.337” to lower left.
Condition: Laid down on board. Darkened, some soiling, tears and creases, minor losses, abrasions. Some touch-ups. Old frame with losses to paint and traces of use.

Dimensions: 137 x 68 cm (the painting)

Auction result comparison: Compare with a portrayal of Akasagarbha Bodhisattva at Sotheby’s Paris on June 11th, 2019, in Arts d’Asie, lot 23.

明代菩薩坐像
中國，十六世紀晚期至十七世紀中期。絹本設色，可能是虛空藏菩薩的菩薩坐於蓮座上，光背前，兩側四條龍，身著常常綉花長袍和琺琅金冠，手持一寳杖。

來源：法國私人遺產，左下角藏家老收藏標簽C.337
品相：放在紙板上，變暗，有些污漬與水漬，輕微的缺損和磨損。一些老修補，老畫框有些微缺損和使用痕跡

尺寸：137 x 68 厘米 (畫面)