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2124 A LARGE RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF A BODHISATTVA
A MARBLE HEAD OF AVALOKITESHVARA YUAN-MING DYNASTY (1279-1644)
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The head is fnely carved, with full lips, feshy nose, and steady gaze,
The head is fnely carved with full lips, heavy-lidded eyes, and fnely all surmounted by an elaborate foliate tiara.
arched brows. The locks of hair are arranged in a semi-circular 18æ in. (47.6 cm.) high, metal stand
chignon and fronted by a diminutive image of Amitabha.
17 in. (43.2 cm.) high, metal stand $10,000-15,000
$6,000-8,000 PROVENANCE:
PROVENANCE: The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York.
元/明 紅砂岩菩薩頭像
The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York.
明 石雕觀音頭像
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