CHINA: Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, or Guanshiyin, "lord who observes from above", personification of compassion, depicted seated in padmasana, right hand raised in vitarka-mudra, gesture of argumentation, left hand holding the cup of ambrosia in front of him. Bronze statuette with golden patina. Qing period (1644-1911) Height: 16.5 cm Attached a wooden base.