1737/​1675

A Chinese patinated and gold laquered figure of Guanyin, she is seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, hands holding two lotus stems, she wears an elaborate chest necklace and high crown. Ming 1368–1644. H. 23 cm.

Provenance: Sophus Rasmussen Schmidt 1897–1957. Arrived in China in 1922 as a telegraphist and later became head of the department of the East Asiatic Company in Shanghai.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Chip on crown, scratches and marks.

Auction

Varia, 14 September 2017

Category
Estimate

10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

7,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
7,000 DKK