A BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN SEATED ON A LOTUS

Description:

China, 17th c.
H. 15,5 cm
Seated with legs crossed on a lotus base with his right hand showing the vitarkamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing monastic robe, bejewelled, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, elongated earlobes with ear ornaments, his hair combed in a chignon and secured with a tiara, traces of gilt-lacquer.
From a South German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Residue of gilding, minor wear