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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
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A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
The bodhisattva sits on a separate lotus base with the right hand resting on the raised knee and the left held in the lap. The figure is garbed in voluminous robes with a cowl draped over the chignon-dressed hair.
26 ¾ in. (67.9 cm.) high
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
The bodhisattva sits on a separate lotus base with the right hand resting on the raised knee and the left held in the lap. The figure is garbed in voluminous robes with a cowl draped over the chignon-dressed hair.
26 ¾ in. (67.9 cm.) high
Provenance
By repute, the collection of Sven Hedin.
The Collection of Dr. William B. Gruber, thus by descent through the family.
The Collection of Dr. William B. Gruber, thus by descent through the family.
Brought to you by
Michael Bass