Chinese gilt bronze Guanyin, 17th Century. Ming Dynasty.
£2,200.00
Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. The goddess seated upon rocks, wearing loosely fitting robes. Her right hand resting upon her knee, whilst she holds a peach in her left hand.
She wears a necklace of Buddhistic beads, suspended from a Ruyi head, and disc form ear rings. Having a high crown, inset with panels of a seated Buddha. Her hair tied in a top knot.
The figure retains a substantial amount of its original gilding.
Height: 21.5 cm, 8 1/2”.
Width: 10 cm, 4”.
Depth: 8 cm, 3 1/8”.
Condition: Age related wear to the gilding. Excellent condition. No repair.
