June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

A SITTING STATUE OF THE EIGHT-ARMED GUANYIN WITH GILDED BRONZE INLAID TREASURES FROM THE QING

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $8,000 - $10,000

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Description

H:42.0cm(16.54in) W:26.0cm(10.24in) Weight:10600g(23.37lb)This statue is cast in bronze and gilded. Eight-Armed Guanyin sits in lotus position on a double lotus pedestal, wearing a five-leaf treasure crown with a compassionate and solemn expression, decorated with necklaces and bracelets. The eight arms hold different implements, with a snake (or dragon) shaped halo behind the shoulders. The statue is inlaid with multi-colored gems, with exquisite craftsmanship and full and warm gilding. It is a classic form of Tibetan Buddhist Tantric statue, with extremely high historical, artistic and religious value.

Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN

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