Country House and Eastern Interiors

Description

A Large Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure Of Boddhisattva Guanyin. (Buddha)

The figure is cast in one section with a benevolent expression with down cast eyes, wearing an elaborate six-pointed crown. She wears long robes which are open at the chest to reveal an elaborate necklace. Her hands are held in two different mudra poses and she is seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base. The base is cast with tiers of petals.
{It is important to highlight that Guanyin had actually become a Buddha. (“The Buddha who clearly understands the true law”) in the past. However, in order to make direct contact with sentient beings and lead them from suffering, this Buddha decided to step down and return as a Boddhisattva.}
16.5 INCHES, (41.5CM) HIGH.
9 INCHES, (23CM) WIDE. AT BASE.
6 INCHES, (15CM) DEEP. AT BASE.
WEIGHT OVER 9KG.
PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION.
PRICE £3500 GBP.
Perfect accompaniment to any country house english interior.