California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 48 
AN IVORY CARVING OF A STANDING GUANYIN    十九世紀 象牙雕提籃觀音


  • Dimension: H: 12 in (30.6 cm) W: 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

Shown standing on ocean wave, with left hand holding up in front of chest with a willow tree branch and right hand holding a basket with lucky leaves down past waist line, dressed in a long mantle covering her tall chignon and layered garments with edges caught in the wind that open across the chest to frame jeweled necklaces, all above dragons and phoenix near the ocean. 19th century