Description
AN IVORY ‘GUANYIN AND CHILD’ GROUP, MING
China, 16th-17th century. The standing bodhisattva carrying a child, wearing voluminous wide-sleeved robes, the child clutching a lotus spray, the ivory patinated to a warm golden-brown color.
Condition: Extensive wear, losses and age cracks. The base with wear and scratching to bottom. Overall fine presentable condition in accordance to age.
Provenance: English private collection. Old, partially faded collector’s label to base with handwritten inscription in brown ink with an illegible dating: “Chinese ivory Kwanyin goddess of mercy and maternity”.
Weight: 122.8 g including base.
Dimensions: Height 15 cm including base.
Old customized Zitan base finely carved with numerous lotus flowers, vines and leaves in high relief. The wood with a reddish luster and good patina.
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