A FINE BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA. China, Ming dynasty, 16th c. Height 36 cm. With traces of gilding on red lacquer ground. Provenance: Swiss private collection, purchased on 23.2.1974 from Armin Lemp, Zurich. ------------------------------------------------- FINE FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA. China, Ming dynasty, 16th century H 36 cm. Bronze with remnants of gilding over red lacquer. Bhaisajyaguru enthroned on a double lotus pedestal, holding the myrobalan fruit in his right hand and a bowl of healing nectar in his left. Fine nubby curls frame the friendly face. Provenance: Swiss private collection, acquired from Armin Lemp, Zόrich, 23 February 1974.