A Chinese Carved Painted and Gilded Wood Figure of Guanyin

Late Ming or early Qing dynasty, 17th century, a carved wooden sculpture with traces of original gilding and pigments, seated in dignified pose upon a tiered throne flanked by attendants and symbolic objects, the serene bodhisattva wearing flowing robes and an elaborate crown.

10 1/4 x 5 x 5 in.

From the Collection of the late John Ferguson, Chesterfield, Virginia

Good estate condition; some rubbing with loss to gilt and pigments; bird with break and repair; stress and shrinkage cracks to the wood.

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