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PROBABLY MING DYNASTY
Details
a grey stone figure of guanyin
probably Ming Dynasty
Carved in the Tang style, seated on a lotus base supported by two crouching acolytes, the head resting on the right hand in turn supported by the raised right knee, the face with an expression of relaxed and serene contemplation, the eyes downcast, the lips pursed, wearing a tiara around the high top knot, and loose robes falling upon her bare feet
29 in. (73.5 cm.) high
probably Ming Dynasty
Carved in the Tang style, seated on a lotus base supported by two crouching acolytes, the head resting on the right hand in turn supported by the raised right knee, the face with an expression of relaxed and serene contemplation, the eyes downcast, the lips pursed, wearing a tiara around the high top knot, and loose robes falling upon her bare feet
29 in. (73.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Lord Tredagar Collection. Acquired by the present owner in 1958
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