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PROPERTY OF A LADY
A BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
the multi-armed deity seated in dhynasana on a double lotus
base, the principal hands in namasakaramudra, the secondary
ones in dhyanamudra, the other hands holding various
attributes, wearing a dhoti and a loose shawl over the shoulder,
adorned with bejewelled necklaces around the waist and chest,
the face with a peaceful benevolent expression, crowned in an
ornate headdress
21.5 cm, 8½ in.
£ 4,000-6,000
HK$ 44,200-66,500 US$ 5,700-8,500

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A RARE INSCRIBED BRONZE BODHISATTVA
MOULD AND COVER
QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD
the interior set with a negative mould of the multi-armed
deity seated in lalitasana and holding various attributes in the
various hands, framed by a mandorla decorated with ß ower
sprays and scrolling foliage on a double lotus pedestal, the
side with an engraved six-character Qianlong mark, the interior
92 of the cover with a further engraved six-character mark in
reverse and Manchu inscription in reverse, the exterior with an
attached double loop handle
(2)
9.9 cm, 3⅞ in.

಴ £ 6,000-8,000
HK$ 66,500-88,500 US$ 8,500-11,300

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