Carved jade figure ‘Guanyin’, Qing dynasty

White jade with a slight golden undertone, carved in the form of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, also known as ‘觀音像’ or Guanyin. She is shown erect on a narrow lotiform throne, with both legs stretched out and slightly apart, torso straight and head facing forward. The left arm is arranged with the hand raised in ‘vitarka mudra’ and the right arm lowered in ‘varada mudra’. The expression is serene, with closed eyes and lips drawing a subtle smile, framed by long ears and a beautiful lotus crown that gathers his fine hair. The deity is lavishly adorned with jewellery, including bracelets, pendants and large earrings. The slender body has a bare torso and the legs are covered by a dhoti tied at the waist, while a fine scarf drapes over her shoulders and is draped with great dynamism across her body. On her back there is a niche of intertwined, ascending flames that holds the goddess. It shows patina from ageing. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 17 x 3.5 x 7.9 cm

Weight: 322 g