89*
A FINE IVORY GUANYIN SEATED FIGURE ON ELEPHANT, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY
In a very good condition.
15,2 cm high, 7,3 cm wide
15,2 cm high, 7,3 cm wide
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 5.000
The ivory with a beautiful and intense patina, finely engraved, the Guanyin seated on a crouched elephant simulating a throne, the robes elegantly draped over the body, one leg bent and the other elongated, the right hand in Shuni mudra (is the mudra that represents patience: the middle finger indicates the constancy in reaching one's goals, while the thumb symbolizes metaphorically the nature and the divine ) and the left hand holding a scepter. Hair gathered in a high bun, the face with a serene expression.
Provenance: bought at Enrico Questa Antichità and since then (1970) in this private collection
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* This lot contains ivory: before bidding, please check your country's import regulations. For information please contact our offices
Provenance: bought at Enrico Questa Antichità and since then (1970) in this private collection
* Questo lotto contiene avorio: prima di partecipare all'asta, preghiamo verificare le regole di importazione del vostro paese. Per informazioni per favore contattare i nostri uffici
* This lot contains ivory: before bidding, please check your country's import regulations. For information please contact our offices
LOTS
106
A LARGE GLAZED POTTERY STANDING FIGURE OF A BANNER HOLDER, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A LARGE GLAZED POTTERY STANDING FIGURE OF A BANNER HOLDER, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
ESTIMATE € 2.000 - 3.000
120
A SMOKY ROCK CRYSTAL FIGURE OF A SEATED AND SMILING BUDDHA, CHINA, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
A SMOKY ROCK CRYSTAL FIGURE OF A SEATED AND SMILING BUDDHA, CHINA, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
ESTIMATE € 2.000 - 3.000
11
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, QING DINASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD, NUMBERED INSIDE
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, QING DINASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD, NUMBERED INSIDE
ESTIMATE € 2.800 - 3.300
66
A RARE AND LARGE CIZHOU STONEWARE FIGURE OF A SEATED GUANYIN, CHINA, EARLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A RARE AND LARGE CIZHOU STONEWARE FIGURE OF A SEATED GUANYIN, CHINA, EARLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 4.000
103
A PAIR OF SANCAI POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF LADIES, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907) (2)
A PAIR OF SANCAI POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF LADIES, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907) (2)
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 4.000
108
A VERY LARGE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING FEMALE ATTENDANT, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A VERY LARGE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING FEMALE ATTENDANT, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 4.000
112
A LARGE 'FAMILLE NOIRE' PORCELAIN YEN YEN VASE, CHINA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, APOCRYPHAL CHENGUA MARK
A LARGE 'FAMILLE NOIRE' PORCELAIN YEN YEN VASE, CHINA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, APOCRYPHAL CHENGUA MARK
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 5.000
124
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE AND COPPER RED PHOENIX PORCELAIN VASE, CHINA, 18TH CENTURY
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE AND COPPER RED PHOENIX PORCELAIN VASE, CHINA, 18TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 4.000