Ming‑Dynasty Bronze Bodhisattva Head，14th‑17th century CE

拍品描述

Height of Head:23.5 cm,9.25 in;Overall Height with Display Mount:42 cm,16.54 in,14th‑17th century CE。This original antique bronze bodhisattva head is detached from its original body with raw cast opening at base.Ancient casting perforation survives on the crown.The bronze shell is thick across the whole piece.Multi‑layered aged patina blankets the surface with scattered natural green verdigris.Interior and exterior keep distinct original casting and tool marks.Minor nicks appear along ear rims,legitimate age‑related wear accumulated over centuries of circulation.There is zero modern repair or welding,no artificial chemical patina treatment.All original casting texture and historic surface crust remain intact.This artifact originates from a private collection in California,USA.It joined North American collecting scene in the 1960s and was handed down among dedicated Asian‑sculpture collectors for generations.It resided long‑term in climate‑controlled dark storage,never went to auction and holds no public‑exhibition history.This hollow‑cast Ming‑Dynasty bronze bodhisattva head is fitted with formal decorated crown held by headband.It features full soft facial features,half‑lidded eyes and a subtle quiet smile alongside broad hanging ears to deliver merciful and tranquil aura.Untouched original casting marks are visible inside the head with robust,heavy bronze workmanship.The well‑matured bronze has built deep antique patina mixed with scattered natural corrosion.This piece illustrates the unique regional artistic traits of Ming‑period bronze Buddhist statuary.It is an invaluable physical relic for researching Ming‑dynasty statue‑making craft and regional Buddhist art,with outstanding aesthetic merit and collecting value.

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