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Buddhist art featuring a carved hand in a mudra (symbolic gesture) with COA - This exquisite vintage Oriental carved wooden sculpture, attributed to Hong Bin Woodcarving, features a hand gesture holding a lotus flower. The hand gesture, with pinky fingers and thumbs touching, symbolizes purity, love, kindness, and compassion. The central plaque displays Chinese calligraphy with Buddhist themes, specifically related to Great Compassion, the elimination of calamities, good fortune, and longevity. The piece is mounted within a dark finished wooden frame. Framed Buddhist art featuring a carved hand in a mudra (symbolic gesture) holding a lotus flower, mounted on a plaque with Chinese calligraphy with COA The hand gesture appears to be a variation of the vitarka mudra, which signifies the discussion and transmission of Buddhist teachings. The calligraphy on the plaque includes the characters ”???” (Nán Sh?n, or ”South Mountain”) and ”??” (Bù, or ”No/Not”), among others, which are likely excerpts from Buddhist scriptures or poetry. The object is framed in a dark, multi-layered wooden frame, DIMENSIONS with frame: Height 27.55 inch / 70 cm Length 23.30 inch / 60 cm Shipping: Basel Auction House will refer local third-party USA and international shippers. Purchase pick up available upon request. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Basel Auction House shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview the item. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.