Lot 157
cast in the form of the historical Buddha Shaka immediately after his birth, naked to the waist, his right hand pointing to the heavens and his left pointing to the earth, on a lotus base, traces of gold gilding, 14cm high
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
According to legend, his mother Mahamaya gave birth to him from her right side. The infant then took 7 steps and, pointing to the heavens with his right hand and to the earth with his left hand, proclaimed, Tenjou tenga yuiga dokuson (I alone am the honoured one in the heavens and on earth). ref: Jaanus (aisf.or.jp)
EVENING AUCTION: The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8201
6:30pm - 31 August 2017
The National Art School, Sydney
VIEWING
Viewing Location
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2010
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 August, 11am-6pm
Thursday 31 August, by appointment only
CONTACT
Tim Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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