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PROPERTY FROM A GERMAN FAMILY COLLECTION

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A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF A

SEATED GUANYIN

LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

The deity is shown seated in rajalilasana, her robes falling
gracefully around the body decorated with clouds and scrolling
pattern outlined in silver inlay. The deity is modelled with
a serene expression with downcast eyes, the hair gathered in
a topknot and her urna inlaid with a silver bead. Her back is
further inscribed with the characters, Shisou.
7 Ω in. (19 cm.) high, box

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

PROVENANCE

Collection of Ludwig Bretschneider (1909-1987)
Acquired by the present family in 2005

明末 / 清初 銅錯銀觀音坐像

來源
Ludwig Bretschneider（1909-1987）珍藏
德國家族珍藏，入藏於 2005 年

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