Chinese Porcelain Buddhist Temple Plaque Kuan Yin

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Chinese framed porcelain Buddhist temple plaque, a finely drawn and detailed depiction of Kuan Yin, in blue and gold, with … Read more Chinese framed porcelain Buddhist temple plaque, a finely drawn and detailed depiction of Kuan Yin, in blue and gold, with Buddhist symbols, seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne with Buddhist offerings below, with an ornate mandorla and halo, wearing the crown of Amitabha Buddha, floating among heavenly clouds, all in finely carved, gilt line drawing on a deep, blue glazed background. The signature of the artist, "Minister Ding Guanpeng, with two small seal marks, is found at the lower right of the image. A larger seal mark is seen at the left top of the image. The plaque is mounted in its original, finely carved, Chinese, heavy, hongmu frame with fine joinery and original bronze hanger. Circa Republic of China era or earlier.

Kuan Yin's left hand holds the Hu Xi, the Tiger Pewter Staff and her right hand holds the Pearl of Wisdom. See less