Asian Art - 22nd May 2007

Lot 25

A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £3400

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Description

A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, seated on an elephant, holding a book in her left hand. Some gilt wear. 17th century, 22cm. For a related, but earlier figure in a similar pose see Gray, The Arts of the Sung Dynasty, no.235, pl.100.