A CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVING OF GUANYIN AND CHILD QING DYNASTY She sits in rajalilasana holding a...

A CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVING OF GUANYIN AND CHILD

QING DYNASTY

She sits in rajalilasana holding a scroll in her right hand whilst her left hand rests on her raised knee, a small child stands beside her with his hands clasped before him, their robes decorated with areas of gilt and incised patterns, the reverse incised with a inscription reading yu wan, together with a soapstone stand, 10.8cm. (2)