Shakyamuni Buddha, brons. Mingdynastin (1368-1644).
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Buddhan är gjuten sittande i en meditativ position, vajraparyankana, den vänstra handen i knät, den högra nedåtvänd i en jordberörande gest bhumisparsha mudra. Skulpturen är gjuten i en fin relief där mönstret på buddhas rock, uttarasanga, är väl skupterad i en blomsterrelief. Rocken är knuten vid midjan och det finns en tydlig svastika på bröstet. Höjd 55 cm.
Slitage, bristning.
Proveniens
From the Collection of Elsa (1910-2003) and Cyril Holm (1894 – 1960), Stockholm. The couple shared a passion for art, Chinese antiques and philosophy, they were active in creating their collection and decorating their villa in Danderyd up until 1960. Thence by descent.
Utställningar
Compare; Lot 346, Sale no L07211. Chinese Ceramics & Works Of Art. 15 May 2007, London.
Övrig information
The historical Shakyamuni Buddha is envisaged in this statue seated in dhyanasana at Bodh Gaya in eastern India, having vowed to remain in meditation to penetrate the mystery of samsara. He was interrupted by the demon hordes of Mara, the 'lord of the senses'. The Buddha overcame their attempts at seduction and distraction, and in defiance moved his right hand from the meditation position to touch the ground before him. The gesture, bhumishparsha mudra, signifies the moment of triumph over Mara in calling the earth spirit to witness his claim to enlightenment.
