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Antique
Chinese Bronze w. Copper Overlay Kwan
Yin
Tang Style Bodhisattva
circa: early 20th century H
8.5in.(21.5cm.), W 2.5 in.(6cm.), D 2.5 in.(6cm.)
Condition: Excellent An
early 20th century bronze in a sinuous and curvilinear composition echoing the
sublime rhythms of Tang Style. This Kwan Yin with water jar and luxuriantly trailing
scarves, in tribhanga posture upon a double lotus base, is superbly cast with
well-defined details; the complicated hair style with its chased locks, the delicate
jewelry, flowing drapery, and tiny fingernails and toenails are all rendered with
devotion. The face of Kwan Yin is cheerful and sympathetic as she looks down upon
sentient beings with infinite compassion. A fine small bronze full of animated
spirit. Private Collection |