A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA, MING

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA, MING DYNASTY
China, 1368-1644. Seated in dhyanasana, the soles with incised dharma wheels, two hands joined in uttarabodhi mudra in front of the bare chest, wearing a shawl and dhoti, the borders finely incised at the hems, the face with a benevolent expression, crowned by an elaborate tiara.

Provenance: From the collection of Alexander Popov in Novi Sad, Kingdom of Serbia, acquired between 1900-1920. A copy of an old black and white photo, dating to early 1930s, with the collector's cabinet, and the present statue within, is accompanying this lot.
Condition: Old wear, some losses to tiara, few dents here and there. Unsealed. Overall good condition.

Weight: 1502.9 grams
Dimensions: Height 18.3 cm

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