A CARVED QING DYNASTY BOXWOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
Boxwood
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
This masterly carved boxwood figure depicts Guanyin, seated in rajalilasana on a rockwork holding a scroll in her left hand over her right knee. Next to her is a small bundle with more scrolls. Her finely incised hair is arranged in loose knots that are held together by a ruyi pin. Guanyin wears elaborate jewelry and her expression is serene with her eyes cast downwards.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 14.5 cm
Condition: Good condition with one small restored age hairline
Provenance: British private collection
Comparative auction result: For a boxwood Guanyin carving of comparable quality, size and dating to the same period see Christie’s, Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall, 30 May 2012, lot 4282.