LITTLE STATUETTE OF THE SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA made of wood formerly lacquered, figured sitting in padmasana, the right hand towards the ground, in varada-mudra, gesture of donation, the left placed in its lap, holding the alms bowl. He is clothed in the monastic robe, leaving his right shoulder bare.
Reported lotiform base, made of zitan wood.
(Surface wear and tear, pierced at the back).
Tibet, 15th century.
A WOODEN FIGURE OF A SEATED SHAKYAMUNI, ON A ZITAN LOTUS BASE, CHINA, 15TH CENTURY.
TOP. (TOTAL) 6,7 CM (2 5/8 IN.)