A PAIR OF WHITE JADE FIGURES OF GUANYIN MOUNTED ON GILT-METAL STANDS
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A PAIR OF WHITE JADE FIGURES OF GUANYIN MOUNTED ON GILT-METAL STANDS

20TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF WHITE JADE FIGURES OF GUANYIN MOUNTED ON GILT-METAL STANDS
20TH CENTURY
Each Bodhisattva is shown standing dressed in long layered robes, beaded necklaces and a cowl draped over their high topknots. Their hands are crossed in front of their chests and each figure holds a scroll. They are mounted on gilt-metal stands. The stone is of an even tone.
12 ½ and 13 3/8 in. (32 and 34 cm.) high
Provenance
Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 1995.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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