Lot 1301. A gilt-bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 20¼ (51.3 cm.) high with throne. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 56,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.

Shown seated in vajrasana with left hand held over his lap and right hand holding a medicine fruit, with a wan symbol on his chest, and wearing layered robes with foliate borders, the separate lotus throne with a cut-out scroll band.

Provenance: Acquired circa 1920s-70s and thence by descent within the family.