18th C. Chinese Carved Wood Guanyin Figure, Qing Dynasty

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th century CE. A carved wood figure of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated cross-legged upon a lotus throne, hands resting in meditation (dhyana mudra). The robes bear remains of original red cinnabar and black pigment, with a five-lobed crown. The reverse reveals a hollowed niche cavity, a feature traditionally used to hold consecrated deposits such as scrolls, sutras, or offerings intended to spiritually "activate" the statue. Size: 5.75" W x 12.5" H (14.6 cm x 31.8 cm) Item # 192348

Estimación:€133.72

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