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Quanyin Lokapala

Antique Chinese Ivory Carving
Quan Yin Buddha
Lokapala of Four Directions

Signature: unsigned, Circa: early 1900S'

h. 10 in.(25cm), w. 6.5 in.(16.5cm), d. 2.5 in.(6.5cm)
Condition: excellent!

 

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A large and complex ivory carving in warm cream color well marked with striations and layering, carved from the mid section of a large tusk. Depicting Quan Yin mounted on the lion, surrounded by the Lokapala, the guardians of the four directions, each carrying an identifying attribute, the entire scene set upon waves and seafoam. Well carved and engraved with sumi, the dark hair of Quan Yin swept into a high chignon fronted by a crown bearing the image of Amitabha, of whom she is an emanation, with two braided locks falling onto her shoulders. Her right hand is held upward in the kichijo-in mudra, a gesture of granting good fortune to the faithful. Her left hand holds a stem of lotus. She is seated in royal ease upon the lion portrayed with a flowing mane and curling tufted tail. Behind her head is a flaming mandorla on the back of which is engraved a three-toed dragon among clouds.

The four Lokapala are, at the lower right, Mo-li Ching, Guardian of the East, carrying his jade ring and magic sword; upper left is Mo-li Hai, The Far-Gazer, Guardian of the West, holding a lute that can be heard by the whole world. Upper right is The Lord of Growth called Mo-li Hung, Guardian of the South gripping the Umbrella of Chaos, which is formed of mystic pearls. The fourth Lokapala, at lower left, is Mo-li Shou, Guardian of the North, who carries a pearl and a bag containing a magical creature, here a miniature dragon, ready to fulfill his requests.

  
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