Lot Essay
The seal mark of Sun Hua is either the name of the carver or a collector but it does not appear to have been recorded.
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A CARVED BOXWOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Details
A CARVED BOXWOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
The Bodhisattva is carved seated at ease in peaceful contemplation with one hand resting on her right bent knee, wearing loose voluminous robes parted slightly at the chest to reveal a bejewelled necklace. Her benevolent face is depicted with downcast eyes, the hair tied in a tall chignon under a veil, her urna inlaid with a seed pearl. Her right hand is separately carved and removable. The back of her robe is inscribed with a two-character seal mark, Sun Hua.
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) high, box
QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
The Bodhisattva is carved seated at ease in peaceful contemplation with one hand resting on her right bent knee, wearing loose voluminous robes parted slightly at the chest to reveal a bejewelled necklace. Her benevolent face is depicted with downcast eyes, the hair tied in a tall chignon under a veil, her urna inlaid with a seed pearl. Her right hand is separately carved and removable. The back of her robe is inscribed with a two-character seal mark, Sun Hua.
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) high, box
Provenance
A Japanese private collection, Kyushu, since the early 20th century
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Angela Kung
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