Figura cinese di Guanyin in bronzo dorato, dinastia Ming, XVI-XVII secolo

la figura seduta nella posizione dhyanasanam indossa una lunga veste aperta sul petto che rivela un’elaborata collana, gli occhi socchiusi, il volto con un’espressione serena e sormontato da corona

The bronze is in good condition with the exception of light rubbing to the gilding especially around the face and minor loss to the end of a leafy scroll to the bottom left side of the crown. Minor losses to the edges of the drapery under the wrists. Minor defects on the back with light cracks. A slight consumption to the hair and above the right shoulder.
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