Asian Art

November 27December 02, 2021
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LOT 29

Lot 29

A Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)

A Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Lot 29 Details
A Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)

唐 铜鎏金观音立像

The goddess standing in typical tribhanga pose, the right hand carrying a water flask and a willow branch, all standing on a double-lotus pedestal
height 5.7 in — 14.5 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,700
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A Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
  • A Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
  • A Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Note:

For a similar example, see Bonhams London, November 8, 2012, lot 138
类似唐代铜鎏金观音像请参考伦敦邦瀚斯2012年9月8日,拍品编号138

Bonhams London, November 8, 2012, lot 138

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