Arts of the East: Asian Ceramics & Works of Art | 24 June 2021
A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze figure of Guanyin
17/18th century, China
Seated in padmasana holding a cup in the left hand and a stem in the raised right hand. With a broad face below the openwork five-point crown centered by a figure of Amitabha Buddha.
H 16,5 cm
Wear of the gilding on the hands, feet, body and face. Some small holes in the bronze (happened during casting, see photos). Apart from that in good condition.