A RARE IMITATION BRONZE ROBIN'S-EGG GLAZED AND GILT FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

the deity kneeling on a raised lotus base with the left leg raised and palms uplifted at the chest, wearing an elaborate dhoti with a beaded and tasselled waist band, and a shawl open at the chest revealing a beaded necklace, the serene face framed by large pendant earrings and a five-leaf diadem securing the hair tied into a knotted chignon, the face, torso, arms and feet brightly gilded to imitate gilt-bronze, the garments and lotus base covered in a robins-egg glaze with details picked out in turquoise and blue

The base of the figure has a two-character ink inscription reading 'xi feng'. The figure is in excellent condition with the exception of minor surface rubbing.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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