A CHINESE GILT AND LACQUERED-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN

A CHINESE GILT AND LACQUERED-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
LATE MING DYNASTY

2.7kg, 31.5cm.

The bodhisattva is seated in dhyanasana with her right hand held in karana mudra, her left hand supporting a small bird, dressed in long flowing robes with elaborate necklaces and a tiara, her face with a serene expression and downcast eyes, her crown and hand inset with stones.