Lot 349
  • 349

A gilt-bronze figure of Avalokitesvara Ming dynasty

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description

  • h 33.6cm
seated in dhyanasana, supporting a small vase in the left hand, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra, wearing a long robe open at the chest to reveal a jewelled necklace, the face framed by an elaborate pierced crown centered by a seated Amithaba Buddha

Condition

Some stains, rubbing and losses to the gilding, the tip of the left shoulder ornament broken off and missing (ca. 1cm.), otherwise in overall good aged condition Please note the height of the of the figure of Avalokistesvara is: 17,5 cm and not 33,6cm.
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