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A large Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, late Ming…
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Melbourne
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22-Mar-2015
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A large Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, late Ming (1368-1644)/early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The smiling and peaceful figure, seated majestically in 'Rajalilasana'(Royal posture), wearing an intricate floriate headdress with the figure of Amitabha, her hair twisted into a high chignon, the figure carved with long lobes, flowing, loose garments, bangles and beaded necklace, covered all over with vibrant polychrome application, 124 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in Singapore, February, 1979; Ex Munn collection, ref p. 39; Ex private collection, Singapore (prior to February 1979). Reference: For a similarly styled figure of Guanyin, please see Bonham's London new Bond Street 14 May 2009, Lot 178
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Unclassified