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A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
Qing dynasty
Solidly cast, the figure holding a scroll in her right hand as she sits
demurely in lalitasana, her body enveloped in cascading garments and
an elegantly hooded cowl framing her head turned to one side and her
eyes downcast in meditation.
4 1/2in (11.5cm high)
$2,000 - 3,000

清 銅觀音持經坐像

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A PAIR OF BRONZE LOBED VASES
Ming dynasty
Each cast with a baluster-shaped body surmounted by a trumpet neck
divided into eight lobes, the base of the neck encircled with a raised
collar with petal lappets over the shoulder, all supported on integral
stands raised on four ruyi-form feet.
13 1/4in (34.3cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000

明 銅菊花式鳳尾尊一對

Provenance:
A European private collection, by repute

Published:
Kaikodo Journal, Spring 2013, pp.150-151

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