Yongle Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva Figure with Lotus and Jewelry

Chinese gilt bronze figure of Bodhisattva adorned in Yongle…
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Chinese gilt bronze figure of Bodhisattva adorned in Yongle style with elaborate crown and jewelry and fine facial features, seated on a double lotus pedestal, hands held in front with lotus stalks emanating from the hands, the symbols of the Bodhisattva resting on each blossom, engraved on the pedestal, 'Da Ming Yongle nian zhi' ' - made during the years of the Yongle (period) of the great Ming (Dynasty), height 21 cm, Ref: book 'On the Path to Enlightenment - the Berti Aschmann Foundation of Tibetan Art at the Museum Rietberg Zurich' p.118 for a similar Xuande period example

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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