Late 19th Century Cloisonné Bronze Guanyin With Child, 4500g, Gilt Figurine

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This is a finely cast bronze figurine of Guanyin (the Bodhisattva of Compassion) seated with a child. The deity's face … Read more This is a finely cast bronze figurine of Guanyin (the Bodhisattva of Compassion) seated with a child. The deity's face and body are finished in a dark, polished bronze, while the flowing robes are decorated with vibrant cloisonné enamel in a floral and scrolling motif on a yellow and turquoise ground. The figure sits on a double-lotus base, with the upper tier featuring rounded petals in bronze and the lower tier decorated with enamel. The piece is solid and heavy, weighing 4500 grams, and the enamel surface shows a glossy finish with some areas of wear, typical of aged cloisonné work.

Dimensions:

Length: 16 cm (approximately 6.3 inches)

Width: 16 cm (approximately 6.3 inches)

Height: 29 cm (approximately 11.4 inches)

Weight: 4500 grams (approximately 9.92 lbs) See less