Lot Essay
The dating of the current lot is consistent with the results of the RCD Lockinge Carbon 14 test, ref. RCD-8982.
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MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
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A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
The bodhisattva is carved with a high chignon behind a tiara with a centred Amitabha, standing on a circular base with her left arm raised and her right hand by her side. Her body is covered in a shawl tied at her chest, a dhoti at her waist and long flowing scarves around her elbows.
55 in. (139.5 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
The bodhisattva is carved with a high chignon behind a tiara with a centred Amitabha, standing on a circular base with her left arm raised and her right hand by her side. Her body is covered in a shawl tied at her chest, a dhoti at her waist and long flowing scarves around her elbows.
55 in. (139.5 cm.) high
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