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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
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A RARE LARGE EXAGONAL 'FAMILLE ROSE' MOULDED PORCELAIN VASE, CHINA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A RARE LARGE EXAGONAL 'FAMILLE ROSE' MOULDED PORCELAIN VASE, CHINA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 1.500 - 2.000
85
A ZITAN SCEPTRE WITH PALE CELADON JADE INSERTS, CHINA, LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
A ZITAN SCEPTRE WITH PALE CELADON JADE INSERTS, CHINA, LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 1.500 - 2.000
114
A RARE GILT LOBED PORCELAIN BRUSHPOT, CHINA, JIAQING PERIOD (1796-1820)
A RARE GILT LOBED PORCELAIN BRUSHPOT, CHINA, JIAQING PERIOD (1796-1820)
ESTIMATE € 1.500 - 2.000
57
A CARVED AND GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER WITH THE EIGHT BUDDHAS, SINO-TIBET, 17TH CENTURY
A CARVED AND GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER WITH THE EIGHT BUDDHAS, SINO-TIBET, 17TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 1.700 - 2.200
115
A SET OF SIXTEEN 'COMPAGNIE DES INDES' PORCELAIN LOBED PLATES, CHINA, 18TH CENTURY (16)
A SET OF SIXTEEN 'COMPAGNIE DES INDES' PORCELAIN LOBED PLATES, CHINA, 18TH CENTURY (16)
ESTIMATE € 1.800 - 2.500
28
A LARGE EMBROIDERED CELEBRATION SILK VERTICAL HANGING BROCADE, CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY
A LARGE EMBROIDERED CELEBRATION SILK VERTICAL HANGING BROCADE, CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY
ESTIMATE € 2.000 - 3.000