Ming-style Polychrome Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin

Description:

Ming-style Polychrome Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin, China, 20th century, cast barefoot, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, her right hand raised in front of her chest in vitarka mudra and her left in dhyana, wearing loose robes, beaded jewelry, and an openwork crown, sealed, ht. 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700

loss of lacquer; base possibly re-sealed


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