California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Feburary 27, 2022  Feburary 27, 2022

 Lot # 3549 
A CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA    北魏 銅鎏金觀音立像


  • Dimension: Height: 7 in (17.8 cm) Width: 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $900

Chinese. Standing on a lotus base atop an integral stand, the sinuous body dressed in a dhoti clinging to the legs, right hand raised with palm facing forward, left hand holding a cup, the face with serene expression. Northern Wei Dynasty period.


銅鎏金製成,鎏金因年代久遠漸漸脫落,觀音高束髮,戴巾冠,面容圓潤,眉如彎月,雙目緊閉,鼻樑尖挺,唇線分明,姿容端莊,左手作“無畏印”,右手持淨水瓶,身材纖細,安立蓮座之上。