Qing Dynasty Mongolian Gilt Buddha Figure

A Mongolian gilt repousse figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Qing…
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A Mongolian gilt repousse figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1735 - 1796) the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the left hand in dhyanamudra, the right hand in bhumisparsa, wearing a dhoti with a shawl draped over the left shoulder, the face with a meditative downcast expression, flanked with pendulous ears, the hair tied in tight curls framed with a five leaf pendant crown. Together with a copy of W. Drodze Do Kumbum, Tybet, National Geographic, Warsaw, 2015. W. Drodze Do KumbumTybet 18.7 cm high. Literature: W. Drodze Do Kumbum, Tybet, National Geographic, Warsaw, 2015, pp.11&278. Provenance: Sotheby's London, 16/05/2018, lot 84.

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  • 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.

  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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