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Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
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A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, one hand raised in viktara mudra, the gesture of teaching and discourse.
The great bodhisattva is dressed in heavy, loose robes tied at the chest, with a mantle draped over his shoulders. He looks serenely outwards from heavily lidded eyes. Guanyin's face carved beautifully with somewhat feminine features. A large five pointed crown sits upon his head. The larger leaves of the crown carved with indistinct images of the Buddha.
The statue was originally fully lacquered in the deep red gilt lacquer typical of Southern Chinese Buddhist sculpture. Much of the original lacquer now heavily faded, with areas completely worn away.
Mounted on a custom black laminate stand.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1700
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Mounted on a custom black laminate base. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Much of the gilding and lacquer rubbed off or faded, especially to the face. Very minor loss to the ribbons in his hair, behind the crown.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
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