Two stone figures of Guanyin

Two stone figures of Guanyin
Liao/Song Dynasty
Both figures seated in dhyanasana, dressed in long flowing robes open at the chest revealing a beaded necklace suspended with multiple tassels and hanging loosely in crisp folds over the edge of a rectangular pedestal, the serene faces with downcast eyes, traces of polychrome pigments; the first figure wearing a high elaborate diadem centred with a figure of Amitabha Buddha emerging from blossoming lotus, the hands in dhyana mudra holding a bowl with offerings, 96.5cm (37 6/8in) high; the second figure also wearing a high headdress intricately carved with interlacing scrolls, the hands with hands in vitarka mudra and chest cut with a rectangular niche, traces of polychrome pigments remaining, 92cm (36 2/8in) high. (2).