A WOOD FIGURE OF A THREE-FACED AND SIX-ARMED GUANYIN
A WOOD FIGURE OF A THREE-FACED AND SIX-ARMED GUANYIN

DALI KINGDOM, 12TH CENTURY

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A WOOD FIGURE OF A THREE-FACED AND SIX-ARMED GUANYIN
DALI KINGDOM, 12TH CENTURY
The figure of Guanyin is depicted with three heads, two of which have wrathful expressions; and six arms, the principal left hand carrying a precious pearl. His body is draped by elaborate bejewelled ornaments. He sits on a rocky throne, with lotus petals and small devotional figures below at the feet.
17 ¼ in. (44 cm.) high

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