A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA
CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Seated on the back of a recumbent elephant with the left leg crossed over the right and holding a scroll in his left hand, clad in heavy robes tied at the waist with a knot, the serene face flanked by long locks of hair and surmounted by a small tiara
9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA
CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Seated on the back of a recumbent elephant with the left leg crossed over the right and holding a scroll in his left hand, clad in heavy robes tied at the waist with a knot, the serene face flanked by long locks of hair and surmounted by a small tiara
9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high