A Very Important Aloeswood 'Seven-Buddhas' Bowl with InscriptionsOf generous proportion, standing on a flat base rising to a broad, straight rim, the exterior masterfully carved in high relief with seven figures of Buddha, each seated within a double mandorla in dyanasana with the hands in dyana mudra, wearing loose flowing robes, the face with a serene and benevolent expression, each flanked by inscriptions, the wood with traces of lacquer. A very similar object can be referred to Christie’s London,15 May 2017, Lot186(Realized price GBP144,000) W:23.5CM H:13CM