Description:
China, Ming dynasty, 15th/16th century
H. 24 cm
Seated with legs crossed on a lotus base placed on three tapering feet, his right hand lowered in the bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing monastic garment including underskirt fastened around his middle with a ribbon knotted to the front and a mantle covering both shoulders, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes, elongated earlobes, the curled hairdo continuing into the ushnisha and topped with a lotus bud, traces of gilt -and red-lacquer
European private collection - Minor wear, slightly chipped