镀金铜菩萨像 - 明朝（1368-1644） - 铜绿青铜 - 中国 - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

CHINE - Rare Statuette de Bodhisattva en Bronze Doré - Dynastie MING (1368-1644)

描述详尽（法语）
对象介绍
重要的镀金铜制菩萨小像，修习成 dhyanasana（打坐），底座为莲花座。这件来自明朝工坊的作品，展现了精神的优雅与铸造技艺的精湛。

象征性特征
手印：神像呈现“维法印”之手势，象征教学与佛法传授。

表面处理：深沉的棕色包浆，保留了大量原始镀金痕迹，彰显其往日的辉煌。

尺寸：高18厘米（含陈列底座23.5厘米）。

保存状况
该作品处于真实的保存状态，与其历史年龄相符合。可见少量岁月痕迹和早期铜器常见的微小结构裂纹，但并不影响其稳定性或整体美学魅力。此等轻微的使用缺陷进一步证明其历史性与铜材的完整性。

英文版
TITLE: CHINA - Rare Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva - MING Dynasty (1368-1644)

DESCRIPTION:
An important bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, seated in dhyanasana (meditation) on a double-lotus base. This Ming Dynasty sculpture exemplifies the spiritual elegance and casting expertise of the period's workshops.

DECOR & SYMBOLISM:

Mudra: The deity is depicted in Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of teaching and intellectual discussion.

Finish: Deep brown patina with significant remains of original gilding, showcasing its historical prestige.

Dimensions: Height 18 cm (23.5 cm including the display stand).

CONDITION REPORT:
The piece is in authentic condition, consistent with its age. It shows minor age-related surface wear and faint structural cracks typical of early Ming bronzes. These minor signs of time do not compromise the stability or the overall aesthetic appeal of the statue, serving instead as a testament to its antiquity and provenance.