A GILDED BRONZE BENCH BUDDHA FROM THE NORTHERN...

Updated September 15, 2026

WEI DYNASTY. <br>Weight:1350g (2.976lb) , Height:30cm (11.81in) , Width:12.5cm (4.92in) Cast in bronze and covered with aged lacquer gilt. The Bodhisattva wears a high topknot painted blue, with a gentle serene face and vermilion lips. Adorned with layered beaded ornaments, the flowing robes feature natural folds. Seated relaxed on a lotus base, one hand forms a mudra while the other grips a lotus bloom. An openwork flame-and-lotus mandorla stands behind, and the statue rests on a four-legged stand. The lotus symbolizes purity and enlightenment. This finely detailed figure retains original pigments, possessing ancient charm as a devotional and artistic treasure.<br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation.<br><br> Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in the artist's style," or similar language mean the lot is not guaranteed to be by the named artist, maker, signer, studio, or period. Exact authorship, origin, attribution, or date may be unknown, and th

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