Description: Quanyin - China, 20th century,very fine jade carving of bright white colour, sitting on adouble lotus throne, holding in both hands the amrita vase with the nectar of life, the hair tied in a high chignon covered with a veil , a flame aureole behind head and shoulders, some inclusions of slightly darker colour visible when illuminated, h.c.32,4cm (c.12,8inch.)