Ɏ A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA, LATE TANG DYNASTY TO FIVE DYNASTIES

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Ɏ A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA, LATE TANG DYNASTY TO FIVE DYNASTIES China, circa 850-950 AD. Finely modeled with separately cast arms, seated in dhyanasana with both hands raised, one holding a vajra and the other a ghanta, dressed in loose robes that sway outwards at the elbows, the neck adorned in beaded bracelets, and the face with a serene expression, downcast eyes, and surmounted by a tall chignon with streamers falling down onto the chest. The underside with a small pierced tang. Dimensions: Height 8.5 cm (excl. stand), 10.8 cm (incl. stand) With a finely carved and lacquered Zitan wood base in the form of a lotus, dating from the Qing dynasty. (2) Literature comparison: Compare a related gilt-bronze figure of Vajrasattva, dated late 8th to early 9th century, 10.8 cm tall, formerly in the collection of James and Marilynn Alsdorf and now in the Art Institute of Chicago, reference number 1966.481. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 23 September 2020, lot 595 Price: USD 37,800 or approx. EUR 43,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related modeling, manner of casting, and gilding, with similar pose, facial features, and size (7.6 cm). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

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