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n*514 PROVENANCE
A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) Christie’s London, 5 December 1994, lot 308.
The Goddess of Mercy is shown seated in rajalitasana with her 明十五/十六世紀 漆金銅菩薩坐像
hands held forward. She is wearing loose robes tied up around 來源: 1994年12月5日倫敦佳士得拍賣, 拍品第308號
the waist and open at the chest to reveal a bejewelled necklace,
the hair is tied in a top knot covered by a cowl and her face is
modelled with a serene expression.
22 in. (56 cm.) high, wood stand
£10,000-15,000 $13,000-19,000
€12,000-17,000
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