Lot n°115. A FINELY CAST GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED AMITHABA - YONGLE (1403-1425)

The bodhisattva shown seated in dhyanasana atop a lotus base, the hands held at the front cradling a censer and cover, the slender figure arrayed in beaded jewellery, with large pendent earrings and a foliate crown in front of the coiled topknot surmounted by a small lotus bud 7 3/8 in. (19.2 cm.) high - Estimate £100,000-150,000

Christie's London. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART INCLUDING EXPORT ART. 6 November 2007, 10:30 am. 8 King Street, St. James's, London - www.christies.com