Sale 9506
London, South Kensington
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14 November 2002
Price realised
GBP 705
Estimate
A stone head of Guanyin Yuan/Early Ming the full face with mild expression, aquiline nose and well-cut downcast eyes, the hair tied in a high swept chignon -- 8¼in. (21cm.) high, later wood stand in the form of a bust (old wear). See Illustration
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