CHINESE GILT LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA,Late Ming Dynasty, circa 16th century.- 9 1/4 in. high. Estimate $4,000-6,000
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, New England
It did not have usnisha originaly; there is an age crack on the dhoti in front and on the back of the body; the lacquer is chipped in various placed; part of the decoration behind one ear is missing; part of the top of the right branch where the secondary hand is, is missing.