A bronze figure of Guanyin


17th centuryCast attired in elaborate princely raiment, crowned by a tall tiara fronted by Amitabha Buddha, resting the right hand on the ankle while the left is upraised to support a now-lost attribute, seated lalitasana on the fragment of a lotus throne, now supported by a later-made fitted wood stand reticulated in vine and lotus motifs.7 1/4in (18.4cm) height of figure exclusive of stand