Gold-Foil Bodhisattva Head

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A wood or stone Buddha head surfaced with gold foil, solemn and kindly. The gold is warm and the image fine ?? a Buddhist image fragment or offering. H 25 cm.

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Gold-Foil Bodhisattva Head

Lot 0587

Estimate $1,000-$6,000Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT

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