CHINESE NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY STONE STATUE OF GUANYIN

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Northern Wei Dynasty, Ca. AD 386 - 534 A stone carved bodhisattva. Well-proportioned, the slender figure has a serene and compassionate expression with a rounded face. A crown adorns the head, with ornaments to each shoulder. Although the forearms are missing, a long necklace is layered around the neck, along with an elegant draped cloth and jeweled garlands. The bodhisattva is dressed in a long, pleated skirt that reaches the ground, cinched at the waist with a knotted belt. Size: 520mm x 200mm; Weight: 13.580 kg (with stand). Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. For similar see: Guanfu Museum, http://www.guanfumuseum.org.cn/view.php?cid=446&sid=9.

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