A very rare carved wood figure of Guanyin

Property from the Collection of John J. Studzinski, CBE
大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
A very rare carved wood figure of Guanyin
Northern Song/Jin Dynasty
The Goddess of Mercy seated in the posture of rajalilasana or 'royal ease' on a rock and wave base representing Mount Potalaka, leaning on her left arm with her head inclined to the right, the right hand holding a loop of drapery, the left foot resting on a small lotus pod, the serene face with contemplative expression beneath braided hair centrally parted and dressed in a three-looped top-knot pushed through a diadem with tresses of hair falling gracefully over each shoulder, her layered dhoti clinging to the legs and forming deep folds, adorned with elaborate jewellery, with areas of pigment still visible. 57cm (22 1/2in) high.