Old Chinese Polychrome Wood Buddha
Kwanyin
Stand On Lotus
Origin: China, Circa: Early 1900S
H 26in.(65cm.), W 11 in.(27.5cm), D 9in.(22.5cm)
Condition: paint loss, o.a. good

A beautiful polychrome Kwanyin, standing barefoot at 26 inches tall. The paint on this early 20th century piece has aged evenly and pleasantly, creating the appearance of a speckled mist of pastel colors having found their way to the fragrant wood. Her hands and face are particularly well carved; slender, poised, and imbued with feminine energy, while ribbons of red and sea green colored material drape over her arms and descend freely, creating pockets of light and air within the confines of the sculpture. Standing on a lotus plinth blooming in flower, the goddess of compassion watches over the world. A lovely wooden piece in good condition.

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