ASIAN ART (9-10 AUGUST 2017)

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GUANYIN
CHINA, LATE MING, 17TH CENTURY
Bronze
13 in (33.5 cm) high
$ 6,250 – 9,375
Rs 4,00,000 – 6,00,000
NON–EXPORTABLE
UNREGISTERED ANTIQUITY
Seated gracefully on a double
lotus base in vajrasana, this
late Ming dynasty Guanyin’s
right hand is in varadamudra,
the gesture of blessing. His
left hand is in vitarkamudra,
the gesture suggestive of a
discussion.Deepinmeditation,
the eyes of the Bodhisattva of
Compassion are downcast
and his expression is calm. The
crown adorned by Guanyin
has Amitabha positioned
at the centre. His fine robe
parts at his chest to reveal a
necklace, indicative of a royal
lineage.