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Description: A finely cast and chased Chinese gilt lacquered bronze figure of Wenshu
ming dynasty, 16th century
Depicted seated in padmasana, the raised hands holding ends of lotus tendrils, a chakra and book at the shoulders, a kundika on her head behind the elaborate crown, the borders of the robe incised with lotus scrolls, retaining significant amounts of gilt lacquer and pigmented surface.
H: 14 3/4 in., 37.5cm
PROVENANCE:
Gift from John Hill, former Conservator at Winterthur Museum, to the present owner