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A magnificent inscribed gilt-bronze votive figure of Padmapani — 東魏武定二年 鎏金銅蓮華手觀音立像

A magnificent inscribed gilt-bronze votive figure of Padmapani

東魏武定二年 鎏金銅蓮華手觀音立像

A magnificent gilt-bronze votive figure depicting Padmapani (the Lotus-bearing Bodhisattva), featuring intricate inscriptions and exceptional craftsmanship. This precious religious artwork showcases the refined artistic traditions of East Asian Buddhist sculpture.

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Reflection and Enlightenment: Chinese Buddhist Gilt-Bronzes from the Jane and Leopold Swergold Collection

October 12, 2021

Estimate: $5,000,000$7,000,000

Lot 3515

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A magnificent inscribed gilt-bronze votive figure of Padmapani, 東魏武定二年 鎏金銅蓮華手觀音立像

A magnificent gilt-bronze votive figure depicting Padmapani (the Lotus-bearing Bodhisattva), featuring intricate inscriptions and exceptional craftsmanship. This precious religious artwork showcases the refined artistic traditions of East Asian Buddhist sculpture.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Religious Art, Sacred Art, Gilt Bronze, Sculpture, Metalwork, Bodhisattva, Votive Figure, Buddhist art, Padmapani, East Asian