Chinese Carved Stone Guanyin Figure on Stand
depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin (Kannon) in relief against a flame mandorla, on rectangular base, surfaces carved with minimal decoration, 10-1/4 x 5-1/8 x 2-1/2 in.; with carved wood stand, 1 x 5-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: K. Watanabe Curios, Tokyo (accompanied by paperwork dated June 12, 1947); Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
The lot is accompanied by a note from K. Watanabe Curios, Tokyo, datedÿJune 12, 1947ÿdating the piece to 420-588 A.D.
Condition Report: surface dirt layer and accretion, large chip and loss to one side, crack through body running from edge to top of Guanyin's head, scattered edge wear and small chips; stand associated, light scratches and wear, small chip to underside
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depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin (Kannon) in relief against a flame mandorla, on rectangular base, surfaces carved with minimal decoration, 10-1/4 x 5-1/8 x 2-1/2 in.; with carved wood stand, 1 x 5-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: K. Watanabe Curios, Tokyo (accompanied by paperwork dated June 12, 1947); Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
The lot is accompanied by a note from K. Watanabe Curios, Tokyo, datedÿJune 12, 1947ÿdating the piece to 420-588 A.D.
Condition Report: surface dirt layer and accretion, large chip and loss to one side, crack through body running from edge to top of Guanyin's head, scattered edge wear and small chips; stand associated, light scratches and wear, small chip to underside