Lot #621 - Finely Carved & Detailed Chinese Figure of a Deity
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Fine Asian Art, Chinese Ming Furniture & Ceramics
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Sale Date:19 Feb 2012 ~ 12.30pm
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Lot #:621
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Lot Description:Finely Carved & Detailed Chinese Figure of a Deity
riding on a snarling lion dog. Republic Period. An elaborately crowned Guanyin, regarded by the Chinese as the Goddess of mercy, she is frequently depicted as riding a mythological animal known as the Hou, which somewhat resembles a Buddhist lion, and symbolises the divine supremacy exercised by Guanyin over the forces of nature. One leg is crossed with her bare feet peeping from below the robes.
H29cm -
Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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