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A very fine and large Chinese gilt bronze figure of…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
26-Feb-2007
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Description:
A very fine and large Chinese gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, late Ming, 16/17th century, seated in vajrasana, on a circular lotus issuing from a hexagonal pedestal base, with elaborate robes and Crown, holding an ambrosia vase and willow branch, the Crown with an image of Amitabha at the front. Height 90 cm (the figure. Height 52 cm), Literature: see: Buddhist Images in gilt metal, the Chang Foundation, cat No. 37 for a similar but smaller image of Avalokitshvara, 16/17th century
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Category:
Oriental: Bronze