MING DYNASTY
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A LARGE POLYCHROME WOOD BUST OF GUANYIN
ming dynasty
The serene face with arching eyebrows above half-closed eyes and a small mouth, the hair swept back and up in a chignon, wearing an openwork tiara containing Amithaba, the figure in loose-fitting garments embellished with a tasselled and jewelled necklace, the right hand in vitarkamudra holding a pearl, in the left an alms bowl, some restoration
29 in. (74 cm.) high, wood stand
ming dynasty
The serene face with arching eyebrows above half-closed eyes and a small mouth, the hair swept back and up in a chignon, wearing an openwork tiara containing Amithaba, the figure in loose-fitting garments embellished with a tasselled and jewelled necklace, the right hand in vitarkamudra holding a pearl, in the left an alms bowl, some restoration
29 in. (74 cm.) high, wood stand