California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 10, 2020  May 10, 2020

 Lot # 9718 
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA BUDDHA    北魏 銅鎏金觀世音菩薩立像


  • Dimension: Length: 9 7/8 in (24.8 cm) Width: 3 2/8 in (8.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1800

Cast standing in gentle tribhanga on a lotus pedestal raised on a four-legged plinth, holding a downturned bottle in her right hand and ribbon on raised left hand, draped in a loose robe falling in neat pleats to her feet, body adorned with beaded jewelry, with a tall crown framed by a detachable oval openwork mandorla. Northern Wei Dynasty period.