Description:

East Asia, Chin, ca. 1st half of 20th century CE. A large carved stone head depicting Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), shown with a serene downcast gaze and softly modeled facial features. The hair is gathered into an elaborate high chignon and crowned by an ornate headdress centered with a stylized animal-mask and scrolling motifs. Warm natural surface tones and areas of weathering contribute to the sculpture’s devotional presence and architectural scale. Size: 14" W x 19.5" H (35.6 cm x 49.5 cm); 23.5" H (59.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection

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#199846

  • Condition: Broken off larger figure but head is in excellent condition! Back shows some evidence of age and it appears the front has been cleaned in recent years. Stand is in poor health and could use some professional help.

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