Lot 112
  • 112

Statuette de Guanyin en bois polychrome et doré Début de la dynastie Ming

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

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assise en sukhasana sur un lion bouddhiste la regardant, vêtue d'une longue et ample robe découvrant sa poitrine ornée d'un collier

Provenance

Acquired from Yamanaka & Co. (according to file).

Condition

There are scattered vertical cracks running through the front of the figure. The figure's left hand is missing, there are overall losses to the wood and traces of lacquer and gilding. The base is inscribed with the letters 'P68A' and 'L2786.28' in red.
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