A lacquered and gilt wood figure of Guanyin
17th/18th century The bodhisattva seated on rockwork in rajlilasana, supported on a raised knee in vitarka mudra, wearing a voluminous robe decorated with a continuous wave design, the face with a serene expression, the hair drawn up in a high chignon and secured by a foliate tiara enclosing an image of Amitabha Buddha. 53cm (21in.) high.