A bronze figurine of Maitreya Bodhisattva, Ming dynasty, 17th century.
Seated on a double lotus base, cross-legged in vajraparyankasana with right hand in varada mudra, and left hand in abhaya mudra. Height 21,8 cm.
Tarnished, small repairs and replacements, small damages.
Provenance
From the Collection of a Swedish Connoisseur, Stockholm.
More information
The collection is a study collection, accumulated during a lifetime. The collector operated within the field of oriental works of art. Due to his knowledge and sense of quality he was of great help to many of the members on Kinaklubben (The China Club) with members such as the Swedish Crown Prince Gustav Adolf, Emil Hultmark and Carl Kempe. The collection is mainly acquired in Sweden and London.
