A late Ming blue and white model of Guanyin , WANLI | Christie's

Sale 2660

CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART

Amsterdam

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3 May 2005

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Lot 41

A late Ming blue and white model of Guanyin

WANLI

Price realised

EUR 3,360

Estimate

EUR 1,500 - EUR 2,500

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A late Ming blue and white model of Guanyin
Wanli
The deity seated cross-legged on a rectangular base in front of a flaming mandorla, between two acolytes and a bird perched on her left, the base painted with a lotus spray, restoration to top of the mandorla, small crack
18.5 cm. high
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