Lot Essay
The four characters inlaid at the back of the figure may be translated as '(Monk) Shisou of the Jade Hall'. Compare the similar figure sold in these Rooms, 16 December 1996, lot 213
YU TANG SHISOU MARK, 18TH CENTURY
Details
A LARGE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE STANDING FIGURE OF GUANYIN
yu tang shisou mark, 18th century
Naturalistically cast turning slightly to the left with hands and forearms held before her, dressed in a flowing robes adorned with silver-thread inlay scrolls, wearing a beaded necklace of seeded studs, the reverse with a four-character inscription in seal-script
19¾in. (50cm.) high
yu tang shisou mark, 18th century
Naturalistically cast turning slightly to the left with hands and forearms held before her, dressed in a flowing robes adorned with silver-thread inlay scrolls, wearing a beaded necklace of seeded studs, the reverse with a four-character inscription in seal-script
19¾in. (50cm.) high
Sale room notice
Please note the estimate for this lot should be GBP4500-6000