18th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Maitreya Standing Figure

Chinese Qing Dynasty standing bronze figure of Maitreya, 18th…
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Chinese Qing ___73AB62B4-BCD3-8EAf-AC6EE29143D4C2CF___ standing bronze figure of Maitreya, 18th century, well cast figure of the bodhisattva with a stupa in hair, his right hand in vitarka mudra, the lowered left hand holding a lotus bearing a kundika water bottle, adorned with elaborate crown and jewellery, standing upright on a lotus pedestal in subtle tribhanga posture, evidence of gilt, a/f, (gold repairs, missing some stones), height 32 cm. Provenance: Adelaide collection, then by family descent, Sydney. Similar: Sotheby's, the Richard R. & Magdalena Ernst collection, lot 31, 15 December 2022

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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