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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
2860

元
A RARE GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE SEATED
FIGURE OF GUANYIN
銅胎金漆水月觀音坐像
YUAN DYNASTY (1271-1368)

The deity is modelled seated with the left leg pendent and the other in lilasana, the
posture of relaxation, with right hand resting on top of the right knee and the left arm is
supported by a curved three-legged arm rest that continues around the back. Adorned
with elaborate beaded jewellery and a foliate crown accommodating the Amitabha.
Wearing gossamer garment fallen in folds around the body and elaborately tied to one
side of the torso with a long shawl that wraps around the body and drapes over the arms.
The layered dhoti is embellished with further beaded chains. There are traces of gold
and red lacquer remaining.
16 ½ in. (42 cm.) high, stand
HK$700,000-1,000,000 US$90,000-130,000
PROVENANCE
Evelyn Annenberg Hall, sold at Christie’s New York, 29 March 2006, lot 181

來源
Evelyn Annenberg Hall 舊藏，紐約佳士得，2006 年 3 月 29 日，拍品 181 號

60 Contemplating The Divine – Fine Buddhist Art 正觀自在 — 佛教藝術精品