A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Avalokiteshvara, 19th century, seated in vajraparyankasana and hands in dhyana mudra and holding a jewelled offering vessel, his face with a serene expression and eyes downcast in meditation, wearing a dhoti, a jewelled Crown adorning his upswept hair and jewelled earrings, necklace and armbands about his upper torso, on a pedestal base, 14.5 cm high