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A BRONZE MODEL OF AVALOKITESHVARA
Ming Dynasty
The multi-armed deity seated in dhyanasana, holding a variety of
attributes, on a double lotus petal throne. 23cm (9in) high.
£1,000 - 1,500
HK$10,000 - 15,000
CNY9,000 - 13,000

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A PARCEL GILT AND PAINTED BRONZE FIGURE OF A
BODHISATTVA
Ming Dynasty
Seated side-saddle on a caparisoned lion with the left leg folded over
the right, the Bodhisattva wearing a thickly folded dhoti painted red
and green, the chest bedecked in beaded jewellery, the right hand
resting with palm upturned over the left foot, the left held aloft in a
mudra, with a lotus at each shoulder supporting an implement, the
face, chest, hands and feet covered in gilt, the elaborate tiara with red
and green pigment. 27cm (10 5/8in) high
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$15,000 - 20,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000

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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS
18th century
The Celestial Buddha of Infinite Life cast seated in flowing floral
robes, wearing elaborate necklaces, armlets and earrings inset with
turquoise beads, the serene face crowned with a five-pointed tiara,
all raised on a lotus throne. 14cm (5 1/2in) high

£1,000 - 1,500
HK$10,000 - 15,000
CNY9,000 - 13,000

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