Description:
Bronze Figure of Guanyin, China, late Ming dynasty style, seated cross-legged, with her right hand raised at her chest, a vessel on her left hand palm, ht. 10 1/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
an old chip to finger tip, heavy soiling particularly to carved details, red rusting, green patinas to some areas, heavy patinas to the interior.
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Keywords
ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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