A Chinese Bronze Figure of Guanyin

A Chinese Bronze Figure of Guanyin, the deity is seated in dhyanasana, her right hand is raised, holding a flaming jewel in her left hand, she is dressed in a long flowing robe draped around her body, decorated on the hems with incised work of scrolling lotus and leaves, she is adorned with necklaces and earrings, the face with fine features portrayed in a meditative expression, all surmounted by a tall and elaborately decorated tiara with her long hair in tresses cascading down either shoulder, traces of pigment and gold-lacquer, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644), height 38 cm, wear, damage, the throne is missing

PROVENANCE:
From a Swedish private collection, purchased from Nils Nessim in the 1960's.