A BRONZE FIGURE OF A STANDING BODHISATTVA NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, DATED BY INSCRIPTION TO AD 530The figure is shown standing on a lotus base, with the right hand holding a section of the long, looped necklace gathered by a disk, and the left hand holding the scarf draped over the left arm, while the ends of the robes and the scarves flare out to the sides. The face is cast with a gentle expression, and is framed by the ribbons that trail from the crown decorated with three globular 'jewels'.5 3⁄4 in. (14.5 cm.) high, Japanese fitted zitan box