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PROPERTY FROM AN ASIAN FAMILY COLLECTION
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TWO MINIATURE GILT-BRONZE FIGURES
OF BODHISATTVAS
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
Both figures are modelled seated with one knee raised upwards
above a lotus pedestal, one bodhisattva holding a precious vase in his
left hand, the other holding a willow twig in his right hand.
1 Æ in. (4.4 cm.) high, box (2)

HK$120,000-180,000 US$16,000-23,000
PROVENANCE
Sold at Christie’s New York, 2 June 1989, lot 107

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A GILT-BRONZE STANDING FIGURE OF
GUANYIN
FIVE DYNASTIES PERIOD (AD 907-960)
The standing figure is cast wearing long flowing robes above the
bare feet, with the left hand raised in abhayamudra, gesture of peace,
and the other with its upturned palm held close to the torso. Its
rounded face with an urna on the forehead above eyes downcast
and below up-swept hair tied into a topknot.
4 Æ in. (12 cm.) high
HK$50,000-80,000 US$6,500-10,000

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