#23 • Guanyin Buddha Bronze with Gold Gilding Sculpture

Part of Professor's Collection Part Two: Asian Sculpture and Fine Objects (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $275.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $100 - $500 Origin: China, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 Medium: Bronze and Gilded Gold Layer Dimension: 5.5x3.5x9in Condition: The gold gilding is wearing away Description: A Chinese bronze sculpture of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion. A female form is revered for perceiving and responding to the sounds and cries of the world. The beads around her neck symbolize the continuing circle of rebirth into nirvana and enlightenment. She is shown sitting on a lotus throne looking off as if she is gazing into a pond with fish a metaphor for her watching over the worlds pain.