A Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara

Finely cast, seated in padmasana on a double-lotus base with the hands in karanamudra, attired in flowing robes falling in symmetrical folds around the body, the edges with floral brocade open at the chest revealing ornate layered beaded necklace, the wrists and ankles with similar jewels, the serene rounded face with hooded eyes cast downwards, aquiline nose and defined lips, flanked by pendulous earlobes suspending large floriform earrings, surmounted by a small figure of Amitabha against a tall chignon all richly gilded with accents of pigment, the base sealed. Above the base there is a line with four letters with Chinese calligraphy:
錢塘陳造 qian tang zhen zao. "Zhen from Qiantang manufactured". Period: Early Qing. Height: 28 cm.

The karana mudra expels demons and removes obstacles such as sickness or negative thoughts.

Condition: For condition report, please contact the department here.

Provenance: A Swedish Private Collection, acquired mostly during the 1960’s and 1970’s.