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.