Ancient Chinese Gilded Bronze Boddhisattva - Wei Epoch (386–534) - 12 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,500 - € 4,000
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Description from the seller
Gilded bronze statuette of a Bodhisattva
CHINA - Wei Dynasty period (386-534)
Gilded bronze statuette.
Bodhisattva standing, the head haloed by a flaming mandorla.
Wei period, 6th century.
These bronzes were made to bring luck and prosperity to a newborn
For example:
On the reverse of a similar model was inscribed “During the third year (the xinchou year) of the reign of Pu Qin of the Wei dynasty (533 A.D.), the disciple Xu made this statuette for a child, so that he would grow up healthily.”
Height 11 cm
Wear to the gilding.
A similar model:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/reflection-and-enlightenment-chinese-buddhist-gilt-bronzes-from-the-jane-and-leopold-swergold-collection/a-gilt-bronze-buddhist-triad-northern-wei-dynasty
Gilded bronze statuette of a Bodhisattva
CHINA - Wei Dynasty period (386-534)
Gilded bronze statuette.
Bodhisattva standing, the head haloed by a flaming mandorla.
Wei period, 6th century.
These bronzes were made to bring luck and prosperity to a newborn
For example:
On the reverse of a similar model was inscribed “During the third year (the xinchou year) of the reign of Pu Qin of the Wei dynasty (533 A.D.), the disciple Xu made this statuette for a child, so that he would grow up healthily.”
Height 11 cm
Wear to the gilding.
A similar model:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/reflection-and-enlightenment-chinese-buddhist-gilt-bronzes-from-the-jane-and-leopold-swergold-collection/a-gilt-bronze-buddhist-triad-northern-wei-dynasty
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Époque Wei (386-534)
Name of object
Boddhisattva - Wei Epoch (386–534)
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Gilded Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
4 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
