Description:

East Asia, China, late Ming to Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. This gilt and lacquered wooden statue depicts Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated in the full lotus position with hands resting in a meditative mudra. Her flowing robes, cinched at the torso, feature hems accented with red cinnabar pigment, while the remaining surfaces are adorned with approximately 35% gold gilding, imparting a luminous quality. Notably, the back of the statue includes a square niche, traditionally used for inserting paper prayers or consecratory offerings, aligning with practices observed in various Buddhist traditions. Size: 5.5" W x 10" H (14 cm x 25.4 cm); gold quality: 35.8% (equivalent to 8K+)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired from 1990 to 2005

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#192366

  • Condition: Old loss to the wood base on the verso. Chips to the front edge and stable pressure fissures. Fading to pigments and active flaking when handled, but great remains of gilt throughout. Red pigments contains mercury, handle with care.

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