AN IRON BUST OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNIN China, early Ming dynasty H. 30 cm o. S. The upper part of his body covered with a mantle and a section of an under-skirt, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows running into the nose-bridge, urna-cavity at his forehead, elongated earlobes, his wavy hairdo continuing into the former ushnisha. Mounted on a wooden stand. Collection of Adalbert Colsman (1886-1978) and Thilda Colsman, by descent within the family to the present owner Damages due to age, hair finial repl. (?)