• Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – front view
  • Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – three-quarter front view
  • Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – left-side view
  • Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – left three-quarter rear view
  • Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – rear view
  • Hoogwaardig Chinees brons uit de Republiek-periode ca. 1930-1950.
  • Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – right-side view
  • Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – opposite three-quarter front view
  • Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – close view of the upper section
  • Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm – close view of the central details
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Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm

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Object Details

Catalogue Note

Dimensions: H 42 × W 28 cm
Weight: 6.4 kg
Material: Gilt bronze / copper alloy
Origin: China
Period: Attributed to circa 1930–1950
Mark: Apocryphal Yongle-style inscription
Mudra: Bhumisparsha Mudra

A substantial Chinese seated Buddha made in deliberate homage to celebrated Ming-period Buddhist bronzes. The figure is shown in bhumisparsha mudra and retains a warm gilt surface over a heavy bronze body.

The inscription references the Yongle period but is catalogued as apocryphal rather than as a dynastic reign mark. The current dating places the sculpture in the Republic/early PRC-era revival tradition rather than the Ming dynasty itself.

Condition

Good older condition with worn gilding, oxidation and natural surface variation. The base is closed.

Iconography and Context

Bhumisparsha Mudra is the earth-touching gesture associated with Shakyamuni calling the earth to witness his awakening. The lowered right hand turns the stable seated image into a direct reference to the moment of Enlightenment.

Condition and Display

Surviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 10 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.