Description:
Cast Gilt-bronze Figure of Guanyin and Stand, China, Ming dynasty style, seated in padmasana, her hands raised with the right in abhaya mudra, the hexagonal pedestal stand with a columnar support surmounted with a hollow three-tiered lotus stand, chased details, overall ht. 13 3/4, bodhisattva ht. 8 3/4 in.
Estimate $20,000-25,000
gilt loss, flaking to some gilt, particularly to right hand (possibly from regilding),heavy surface dirt.
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Keywords
Ming, ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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