Lot 152
  • 152

Statuette de Guanyin en ivoire sculpté Chine, Epoque Ming, XVIIE siècle

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • ivoire
représentée debout vêtue d'une longue robe formant d'harmonieux plis laissant apparaître la main droite, coiffée d'un haut chignon, socle en bois ; quelques manques

Condition

The ivory has a very attractive patina with natural age cracks. Some minor chips to the head, shoulder and foot. One 1cm triangular chip to the edge of the robe on the back.
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