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propertY From the estate oF heLLen s. PROVENANCE
DarIon
purchased in London, 26th november 1969.
GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF
AVALOKITESHVARA $ 20,000-30,000
MING DYNASTY, 15TH / 16TH
CENTURY 明十五 / 十六世紀 銅鎏金觀音
坐像
seated in vajraparyankasana, the shoulders
flanked by the kalavinka bird and a kundika 來源
supported by lotus blossoms, the stems 購於倫敦，1969年11月26日
extending from the palms, the deity with a high
scrolling jatamakuta encircled by a crown above
elaborate jewelry, the dhoti falling in folds about
the seat, supported by a double lotus base with
pendent sashes near the corners, with traces
of pigment
height 15⅞ in., 40.3 cm

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