A Chinese pale lavender jade figure of a buddha, 19th century

Continental & Oriental Furniture, Ceramics, Silver & Glass including collections of Chinese Jade

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ZAR 73 892
Lot 214
  • A Chinese pale lavender jade figure of a buddha, 19th century
  • A Chinese pale lavender jade figure of a buddha, 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 73 892
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About this Item

A Chinese pale lavender jade figure of a buddha, 19th century
seated on a double lotus throne in rajalilasana before a flame, his wrists adorned with bangles, lightly draped in flowing robes with beaded necklace and elongated earlobes, the pale lavender stone with russet and pale green inclusions, with dark russet veining to the flame, 23cm high

Provenance

Acquired by the current owner's mother in the 1930s.


Lot 214

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