Lot no. 189
Elephant ivory group representing Guanyin in her eleven-headed form (Ekadasamukha) with eight arms, two hands in anjali mudra and six holding various attributes (rosary, jewel, lotus, ewer etc.), adorned with jewels (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, belts, tiaras etc.).), adorned with jewels (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, belts, tiaras), standing on a semi-circular lotus base and in front of a high mandorla with a flamed rim decorated with clouds, the goddess overlooked by Amitabha Buddha seated on a lotus throne in the clouds, all fixed on a wooden base decorated with inlaid metal wire. With its box.
Chips and missing flames, one hand restored with missing attribute.
China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911), circa 1900
H. 29.8 cm; W. 12.1 cm (excluding base); Weight: 992.5 g (with base)
CITES declaration n° FR2506900662-K made (Elephantidae spp. species)
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Asian Art
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