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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SWISS COLLECTION
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A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The Goddess of Mercy is shown seated in dhyanasana on a raised throne. Her
hands are folded in dhyanamudra and she is wearing long robes and multiple
beaded necklaces. The face displays a serene expression beneath her crown
that is inset with a small fgure of Amitabha Buddha.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high
£4,000-6,000 $5,800-8,600
€5,100-7,600
PROVENANCE:
Property from a Private Swiss Collection, amassed between 1963 and 1980.
明 木漆鎏金觀音坐像
640
*641
A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The Buddhist deity is seated in lalitasana on a rocky base supported by a
dragon and is attended by two armour-clad guardians. The fgure has a full
face and is carved with downcast eyes, the upswept hair is worn in a topknot
beneath a crown. The robes drape loosely about the shoulders and are open at
the bejewelled chest. There are traces of red and black pigment.
12æ in. (32.5 cm.) high
£3,000-5,000 $4,400-7,200
€3,800-6,300
PROVENANCE:
Property from a Private Swiss Collection, amassed between 1963 and 1980.
明 木雕彩繪觀音坐像
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