A Tall Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of Guanyin On A Buddhist Lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Lot #1442 - A Tall Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of Guanyin On A Buddhist Lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Auction House:

Leonard Joel
Sale Name:

The Graham Geddes Antiques Relocation Auction
Sale Date:

21 Mar 2015 ~ 11am
Lot #:

1442
Lot Description:

A Tall Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of Guanyin On A Buddhist Lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
the rounded face crowned with a high floriate headdress, seated with one leg raised up in 'rajalilasana' (royal posture) pose, the right hand held under the chin in 'vitarka mudra', while the left hand rests on the back of the beast. Guanyin portrayed astride the Buddhist lion 'wenshu pusa' is a traditionally recognised motif used as a symbol of wisdom, 154cm high
Provenance:

Purchased from Singapore in 1981; Ex Private Collection, Singapore pre 1981
Estimate:

A$26,000 - 36,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Unclassified

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.