Bronze Standing Guanyin Figure on Lotus Base, Ming Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 9.3cm (3‑21/32in), Width 4.2cm (1‑21/32in), Weight 106gCondition & Provenance:This Ming‑dynasty bronze Guanyin retains its original integrated lotus pedestal. The surface bears natural aged patina, reddish‑brown encrustations and minor corrosion consistent with long‑term burial. No modern repair, filling or re‑carving. Facial features, robe folds and lotus‑petal carving remain distinct. The hollow base preserves original casting soil residues. This bronze Buddhist figure originates from a distinguished private collection in Bangkok. It was collected in the early 1990s and has remained within the same family estate, now offered for public auction for the first time.Description:This small cast‑bronze sculpture depicts Guanyin standing atop a layered lotus pedestal. The deity wears flowing layered robes with deeply incised fold lines, hooded headdress, and holds a lotus stem in one hand. The facial expression is serene with downcast eyes, presenting the devotional aesthetic of Ming‑dynasty folk Buddhist statuary. The piece is hollow‑cast, with rough casting residue visible inside the base. Fine hand‑chased details define the drapery and lotus petals. This compact bronze represents a fine example of portable devotional Buddhist bronze art of the Ming period.

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