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A celadon and bisquit figure of Guanyin seated on an elephant, presumably Longquan, Ming dynasty, 17th Century.

Estimate
4 000 - 6 000 SEK
390 - 585 EUR
453 - 680 USD
Hammer price
28 000 SEK
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For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
A celadon and bisquit figure of Guanyin seated on an elephant, presumably Longquan, Ming dynasty, 17th Century.

The deity shown seated atop a lotus petal base resting on the back of an elephant, hands in dhyanamudra, covered overall in an olive-green glaze except for the face, chest, hands of the Guanyin, which have burnt orange in the firing. Height 26.5 cm.

Minor surface wear. Damages. Restoration to the head.

Exhibitions

Compare a similar, sold at Sothebys, Fine Chinese ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 16 Sept 2014, lot no 144.