Description: Transparent rock crystal, excellent surface polish
China, late Qing Dynasty or early Republic period
Besides feather like natural inclusion on the lotus pedestal this 2-part rock crystal sculpture showcases flawless material. Depicted is the mother goddess Guanyin in standing posture, wearing a hooded, long gown, a necklace and holding a scroll in her folded hands. The figurine comes together with its original lotus pedestal, also carved from rock crystal.
Rock crystal objects were highly sought after by Qing Dynasty literati who referred to the material as ‘water turned to stone’.
Shape: Figural shape
Dimensions: 30 cm (total height), 22 cm (height of Guanyin without pedestal)
Condition: Excellent condition
Provenance: French collection
Literature comparison: For two Guanyin rock crystal carvings of the same size and period see Bonham’s, FINE ASIAN ART, 11 Jun 2003, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET, lot 58 and Bonham’s, ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 11 Dez 2015, SAN FRANCISCO, lot 2104.
清代水晶“觀音立蓮像”
品相極好
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