(7) Collection Of Asian Buddha Figures In Various Mudras

Lot description

(lot of 7) Collection of Asian Buddha figures, all metal, including: (2) Japanese seated buddhas, depicting The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Japan), (one) inscribed character mark underside, (one) inscribed "Made in Occupied Japan," (1) standing Buddha in the Varada (offering, charity) mudra, (1) seated Buddha backed by conforming mandorla, with arms in dhyana (meditation) mudra, rising on layered pedestal, (2) standing Buddha figures with pierced mandorla, having repousse cloud motif, in the Varada (offering, charity) mudra, rising on lotus flower, ending on integral pedestal, (one) with four Chinese character mark underside, (1) large seated Buddha with arms in dhyana (meditation) mudra, rising on lotus flower seat, ending on integral plinth base, largest: approx 9 5/8"h, 3"w, 2 7/8"d, 7.6lbs total Provenance: from a California collection