A Very Important Chinese Stone Carved Figure of AvalokitesvaraThe very rare figure seated in dhyanasana with head tilting slightly to the left, adorned with an elaborate necklace , the layered garments fallen in folds , naturally trailing down the sides, his hands in bhumisparsa mudra, one arm raised by the ear positioned as a cogitator, the head crowned with an elaborate diadem securing the hair swept in a topnot , the full-face with eyes downcast in a benevolent expression, the head, shoulder, legs and foot remain the traces of red color of vermillion. A very Similar wood figure can be found in Paris Musée Guimet as the referencing photo shows. H:54CM W:36CM

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