A SCULPTURE, CHINA, MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY In gilded bronze, depicting Guanyin seated in a meditative pose on a lotus flower. She wears an iconic richly decorated crown and garments with refined details. The right hand holds a branch of lotus flowers (missing flower) in a gesture of blessing, while the left holds a small symbolic vessel. The figure exudes serenity and spirituality. The base is intricately carved with lotus petals, symbolising purity and spiritual enlightenment. Bronze Height: 22 cm Height with base: 33 cm 明 十七世纪 铜胎鎏金铜观音坐像 木胎漆地贴金双莲底座 铜像净高22厘米 带底座高33厘米 观音呈双趺坐于双莲花上，佩戴华丽冠饰，璎珞，穿着精美的衣饰。右手持莲花枝（花朵缺失）作祝福姿势，左手持象征性的小容器。整尊雕像散发着宁静与灵性。底座以莲花花瓣精细雕刻，象征纯洁与精神指引。 SCULPTURE, CHINA, MING DYNASTY, SEC. 17TH Gilt bronze depicting the Guanyin seated in a meditative position on a lotus flower. He wears an iconic richly decorated crown and finely detailed robes. His right hand holds a lotus flower branch (lost flower) in a gesture of blessing, while his left holds a small symbolic vessel. The figure conveys serenity and spirituality. The base is minutely carved with lotus petals, recalling purity and spiritual enlightenment. Bronze H. cm 22 H. cm with base 33