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A SOAPSTONE STANDING FIGURE OF GUANYIN

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

The figure is carved standing on a base of swirling waves, holding
a scroll in her right hand and rosary beads in the left. She wears
long draping robes that are inclised and gilt with patterns and
inlaid with gems. There is a serene expression to the face, with the
eyes downcast. The back is incised with the signature, Yuxuan.
The stone is of pale honey-brown colour with reddish inclusions.
8 ƒ in. (21.5 cm.) high, box

HK$400,000-600,000 US$52,000-78,000

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