PROVENANCE: Nikolai Lukseski (1943-2018) of Naples, FL. Veteran, Business Entrepreneurs, Private Collectors.The son of an immigrant Russian (Ukraine), he served in the Republic of Vietnam TET 1968 Offensive and Counter Offensive, earning two battle stars. John was a Master Sergeant at the age of 24 due to his leadership ability, intelligence, common sense, experience, and the ability to accept great responsibilities. He started his business career as an overseas marketing consultant for fortune 500 companies while developing marketing strategies, he became aware of the value in historical Asian porcelains. It was not the monetary portion but the historical value that they held. The larger his collection grew the more love he had for each item. He retired after 42 years to be at his wife's side.He was a Member of Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Veterans (AMVETS), and Military Officers Association of America (MOOA.) The old soldier just faded away but will never be forgotten.

Dimensions: Weight: 5.25kgWidth: 12.3cm, Height: 42cm,

Standing over a lotus base with beaded rims, holding a skullcup and vajra, wearing voluminous robes with copper-inlaid neckline, the face with eyes centered by an urna inlaid with a hardstone and flanked by large earrings, topped by a lotus hat with the sun and crescent moon at front, his hair in thick locks falling onto his shoulders.

Over all in GOOD condition.

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