Antique Chinese Ming Large Buddha Figure Of Vajradhara Silk Embroidery Tapestry

  

Rare Chinese probably late Ming Dynasty to Early Qing, large framed Silk Hand Embroidery Tapestry depicting Buddha figure of Vajradhara. The primordial buddha, personification of the Dharmakaya - truth body of enlightenment and progenitor of the Vajrayana system of Buddhism. Peaceful in appearance, with an attractive cold gilt face. The right hand holds a vajra scepter and the left a vajra-handled bell. Beautifully adorned with a five-pointed crown of gold, each point resembling buddha of the five families.

With gold jewels, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and a girdle, he wears an upper garment. The lower body is attired in a skirt. Seated in vajra posture with the legs interlocked atop a lotus throne. The characterized Aureole nimbus surrounded the Buddha, gently elevating from the pedestal, with delicate floral motif. With the two feet crossed in vajra posture, right over left upon a double lotus throne. Sets upon a multi leveled pedestal, surrounded by the demountable rays of nimbus light emanate from the pedestal throne. The piece is framed in a gold metal frame and matted. Piece that will make a collector very very happy!!! Measurements: The Embroidery measures approx. 42 (107cm) Tall x approx. The piece itself measures approx. 33 (84cm) Tall x approx. Provenance: From a Palm Beach, Florida Estate.

Condition Report: We do our very best to describe the condition to the best of our knowledge. This piece is in overall very good condition for it's age.

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Antique Chinese Ming Large Buddha Figure Of Vajradhara Silk Embroidery Tapestry. Piece that will make a collector very very happy!!!

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The item "Antique Chinese Ming Large Buddha Figure Of Vajradhara Silk Embroidery Tapestry" is in sale since Friday, August 14, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles". The seller is "antiques-belle-epoque-usa-rare-currency" and is located in Miami, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Featured Refinements: Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Buddha
2. Region of Origin: China
3. Age: Pre-1800
4. Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
5. Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
6. Color: Multi-Color