Buddha on the throne
Buddha on the throne
Germany, Idar-Oberstein
The 20th century
Aquamarine, citrine, obsidian, diamonds, enamel, gold; carving, polishing, casting, repousse
Buddha's height 8.7 cm, full height 22.5 cm
The Buddha’s figure is carved from a single aquamarine crystal. Buddha sits on a throne made of two black obsidian slabs with bevelled corners, a square crystal of citrine in a gold setting between them, and cushions of yellow-brown enamel over guilloché background with square pattern. Gold plate with foliage ornament over guilloche background and round citrine crystal in gold setting with diamonds are behind the Buddha’s back. Black obsidian base with gold rim on four gold feet.
Инв.258MC34/ДПИ