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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A MARBLE HEAD OF AVALOKITESHVARA
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A MARBLE HEAD OF AVALOKITESHVARA
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The head is finely carved with full lips, heavy-lidded eyes, and finely arched brows. The locks of hair are arranged in a semi-circular chignon and fronted by a diminutive image of Amitabha.
17 in. (43.2 cm.) high, metal stand
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The head is finely carved with full lips, heavy-lidded eyes, and finely arched brows. The locks of hair are arranged in a semi-circular chignon and fronted by a diminutive image of Amitabha.
17 in. (43.2 cm.) high, metal stand
Provenance
The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York