Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin on Double Lotus Base
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Description
Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin Pouring Pure Water While Standing on Double Lotus Base
Location of Manufacture: China
Dimension: 16 3/8"(h) x 6"(w) x 4 3/5"(d)Weight: 3 pounds, 1 ounce
For your consideration is a fantastically detailed Chinese carved wood figure of Guanyin standing on double-lotus base and pouring out her 'pure water' or mercy on the world. The water she pours is said to be capable of relieving suffering and healing the sick and is considered one of the "Eight Symbols of Good Fortune" in Chinese culture. The statue is composed of (4) intricately carved pieces of wood that are attached to each other, with their grain and hue being consistent throughout. No markings are noted.
Provenance: From a Private Collection in New Orleans, Louisiana
Keywords: Kwan Yin carving statue statuette altar figure diety pear huanghuali goddess immortal asian yum elm
Location of Manufacture: China
Dimension: 16 3/8"(h) x 6"(w) x 4 3/5"(d)Weight: 3 pounds, 1 ounce
For your consideration is a fantastically detailed Chinese carved wood figure of Guanyin standing on double-lotus base and pouring out her 'pure water' or mercy on the world. The water she pours is said to be capable of relieving suffering and healing the sick and is considered one of the "Eight Symbols of Good Fortune" in Chinese culture. The statue is composed of (4) intricately carved pieces of wood that are attached to each other, with their grain and hue being consistent throughout. No markings are noted.
Provenance: From a Private Collection in New Orleans, Louisiana
Keywords: Kwan Yin carving statue statuette altar figure diety pear huanghuali goddess immortal asian yum elm
Condition
Please use all images as addendum to condition statement. Item is in great condition with no heavy wear or repair. Some very light wear noted with one of her delicate fingers of the left hand partially missing along with a couple of toes from her left foot. These areas are not distracting from the beauty and displayed in this rare offering. Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Cosas Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Weight
49 oz
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Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin on Double Lotus Base
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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