Bronze rest giltChina , 17th to 18th century , early Qing dynastyDimensions: Height 17 cm by 10 cmWeight: 1114,8 gramsSeated Bodhisattva Guanyin, lord of compassion on a lotus flower with many petals. Seated in lotus position with his left hand resting in the lap with palm facing the sky, the other hand raised in front of the chest with thumb touching the middle and ring finger. Dressed in a long robe covering the whole body and wearing a decorative tiara which encloses the high hair bun with diamond finial. The elongated earlobes are adorned with flower pendants. The face is round with fleshy cheeks, the small lips are smiling and the eyelids are partly lowered. A very graceful depiction of Guanyin.Provenance:- old Belgian noble collection till 2014- Nagel Auction 2014- Ex Important private collector of Asian Art