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A rare gilt-bronze figure of Laojun — 唐 鎏金銅老君坐像

A rare gilt-bronze figure of Laojun

唐 鎏金銅老君坐像

This rare gilt-bronze figure depicts Laojun (Laozi), a central figure in Daoism, in seated pose from the Tang Dynasty (唐 鎏金銅老君坐像). The work represents a significant example of religious bronze sculpture from classical China.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

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

October 12, 2021

Estimate: $800,000 – $1,200,000

Lot 3525

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A rare gilt-bronze figure of Laojun, 唐 鎏金銅老君坐像

This rare gilt-bronze figure depicts Laojun (Laozi), a central figure in Daoism, in seated pose from the Tang Dynasty (唐 鎏金銅老君坐像). The work represents a significant example of religious bronze sculpture from classical China.

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

Related themes

Serene, Bronze Sculpture, Mythical Figure, Gold Tones, Gilt Bronze, Traditional, Religious, Chinese