Ming Bronze Chinese Figure of a Seated Bodhisattva on a Lotus Blossom - 明代 铜坐姿菩萨莲座像

$3,000.00
Chinese bronze figure of a seated bodhisattva, representing a devotional image from the Northern Buddhist tradition. The figure is shown in a relaxed seated posture with both bare feet drawn up in the lotus position. The bodhisattva is richly adorned with an elaborate crown featuring frontal and topknot ornament, elongated ears, and flowing robes. The figure holds a small ritual vessel in one hand and a slender rod or branch in the other, attributes associated with devotional practice though not tied to a single strictly identifiable form. The generalized nature of these elements is consistent with provincial or temple workshop production. The sculpture is hollow-cast in two sections and rests on a lotus base that detaches to reveal an interior cavity. The interior retains a red pigment coating and central casting core remnant, indicative of traditional casting methods and consecration practices. Such cavities were historically used to house prayer scrolls or sacred materials when the figure was installed in a shrine or altar setting. This example represents a provincial casting likely produced for a household altar or regional temple rather than an imperial workshop. The modeling is direct and expressive, with visible signs of age, handling, and devotional use, including areas of surface wear and pigment residue. Measurements: Height: 11.5 inches Weight: 2,542 grams (approx. 5.6 lbs) Surface wear consistent with age and use, with remaining pigment traces and minor casting irregularities typical of period examples. No major structural damage observed. Check out some of my other antiques: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6783279 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP 北方佛教体系·铜鎏金坐姿菩萨像 此尊铜制坐姿菩萨像，属北方佛教造像体系中的供奉性造像，表现一位安坐于莲台之上的菩萨形象，双足内收呈舒坐莲花式，姿态安然而具宗教观想意味。 菩萨头戴华丽宝冠，冠饰前向与顶髻结构清晰可见，双耳垂长，衣纹流畅下垂，整体装饰性较强。右手持一小型法器容器，左手执细长枝状或杖状法器，此类持物在佛教造像中常见，但并未严格限定为单一经典形象，体现出地方性或寺院工坊的自由化表达。 造像采用分体合铸工艺，中空铸造，底座为可拆式莲座结构，开启后可见内部空腔。腔体内保留红色颜料残留及中心芯骨遗迹，为传统失蜡或分范铸造工艺的典型特征，同时亦可能与入藏装藏、供奉仪式相关。历史上此类空腔常用于安置经卷、咒语或供奉圣物。 整体风格应为地方性寺院或民间作坊铸造，更偏向家庭供奉或区域性寺庙使用，而非宫廷御制体系。造型直接、生动，具有一定的写意性与宗教实用属性。表面可见自然磨损、使用痕迹及残余矿物/颜料附着，符合长期供奉与年代使用特征。 尺寸： 高度：11.5 英寸 重量：约 2,542 克（约 5.6 磅） 整体保存状况良好，存在符合年代特征的自然磨耗与铸造不规则现象，无明显结构性损伤。 欢迎浏览我的其他古董收藏： https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6783279 或直接进入店铺浏览更多藏品： https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP 如果你想再“更拍卖级一点”（比如更偏嘉德/苏富比那种术语密度）， 我也可以再帮你压缩一版更硬核的。
Chinese bronze figure of a seated bodhisattva, representing a devotional image from the Northern Buddhist tradition. The figure is shown in a relaxed seated posture with both bare feet drawn up in the lotus position. The bodhisattva is richly adorned with an elaborate crown featuring frontal and topknot ornament, elongated ears, and flowing robes. The figure holds a small ritual vessel in one hand and a slender rod or branch in the other, attributes associated with devotional practice though not tied to a single strictly identifiable form. The generalized nature of these elements is consistent with provincial or temple workshop production. The sculpture is hollow-cast in two sections and rests on a lotus base that detaches to reveal an interior cavity. The interior retains a red pigment coating and central casting core remnant, indicative of traditional casting methods and consecration practices. Such cavities were historically used to house prayer scrolls or sacred materials when the figure was installed in a shrine or altar setting. This example represents a provincial casting likely produced for a household altar or regional temple rather than an imperial workshop. The modeling is direct and expressive, with visible signs of age, handling, and devotional use, including areas of surface wear and pigment residue. Measurements: Height: 11.5 inches Weight: 2,542 grams (approx. 5.6 lbs) Surface wear consistent with age and use, with remaining pigment traces and minor casting irregularities typical of period examples. No major structural damage observed. Check out some of my other antiques: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6783279 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP 北方佛教体系·铜鎏金坐姿菩萨像 此尊铜制坐姿菩萨像，属北方佛教造像体系中的供奉性造像，表现一位安坐于莲台之上的菩萨形象，双足内收呈舒坐莲花式，姿态安然而具宗教观想意味。 菩萨头戴华丽宝冠，冠饰前向与顶髻结构清晰可见，双耳垂长，衣纹流畅下垂，整体装饰性较强。右手持一小型法器容器，左手执细长枝状或杖状法器，此类持物在佛教造像中常见，但并未严格限定为单一经典形象，体现出地方性或寺院工坊的自由化表达。 造像采用分体合铸工艺，中空铸造，底座为可拆式莲座结构，开启后可见内部空腔。腔体内保留红色颜料残留及中心芯骨遗迹，为传统失蜡或分范铸造工艺的典型特征，同时亦可能与入藏装藏、供奉仪式相关。历史上此类空腔常用于安置经卷、咒语或供奉圣物。 整体风格应为地方性寺院或民间作坊铸造，更偏向家庭供奉或区域性寺庙使用，而非宫廷御制体系。造型直接、生动，具有一定的写意性与宗教实用属性。表面可见自然磨损、使用痕迹及残余矿物/颜料附着，符合长期供奉与年代使用特征。 尺寸： 高度：11.5 英寸 重量：约 2,542 克（约 5.6 磅） 整体保存状况良好，存在符合年代特征的自然磨耗与铸造不规则现象，无明显结构性损伤。 欢迎浏览我的其他古董收藏： https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6783279 或直接进入店铺浏览更多藏品： https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP 如果你想再“更拍卖级一点”（比如更偏嘉德/苏富比那种术语密度）， 我也可以再帮你压缩一版更硬核的。