Lot #14
A White Marble Figure of Standing Bodhisattva
Northern Qi (559-577)
Standing figure is carved in the round. Buddha wears a crown decorated with flora sprays, and has a benevolent expression and smile, the collar pendant which is skillfully carved and a yingluo, hands across the chest. the figure wears a long skirt tied at the waist and pendant of linked beads hangs in front of the abdomen, and stands bar-footed on a lotus pedestal.
Provenance: The Remy Burlington Family Collection
Acquired From: UK E.CAMPBELL Nov 13, 1942
Age discolored, scratches, chips and both hands missing.
Height: 50 cm