Ming Dynasty large Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattvas Buddha figure of Avalokiteshvara?in appearance as Guanyin, the God of Mercy. Finely cast figure, with serene face, naturally painted Athe eyes and lips. The two hands rested on lap, with palm open upward, in Dhayana-Mudra, gesture of balance meditation. Clad in elaborately robe, with ornate head rest and necklaces. Seated in vajrasana position upon the demountable lotus throne. Extensive trace of gilt remind on surfaces and deep-blue pigments on hair.