A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN SHISOU MARK, 17TH CENTURY

depicted seated, the right knee raised supporting both hands with one holding a scroll, clad in long flowing robes falling into voluminous folds and draped over by a shawl, the garments embellished by silver wire-inlaid lotus scrolls and stylised clouds, opening to reveal the bare chest adorned by a bejewelled beaded necklace, the serene face turned gently to one side, with hair neatly piled up to form a chignon secured by a pin, the reverse inlaid with a Shisou mark in silver wire, accompanied by a letter and box inscribed by Hata Zouroku dating to 34th year of Meiji period, in accordance with 1901
21.3 cm, 8 3/8 in.

Provenance:
The Ryushido Collection.
Collection of Mitsumura Toshimo (1877-1955), according to box inscription.