Bronze Figure of Avalokitesvara

Description:

Bronze Figure of Avalokitesvara, Indonesia, Java, possibly 10th century, seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus throne over a square plinth, against an arched square plate bordered with flame-inspired decoration under a circular awning, ht. 5 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Kunsthandel J. Polak, Amsterdam in May 1981.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

minor surface dirt, patinas to the open underside.


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